NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 1998

REWARD OFFERED IN CARY WEEKEND SHOOTING

CARY, NC -- The Cary Police Department is searching for Victor Ahuja Rodriguez, 24, of 2550 Carpenter Upchurch Road wanted in connection with the September 26th shooting of a 16 year old boy in west Cary. Rodriguez is 5‘4" tall, 150 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair. He should be considered armed and dangerous. He has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious bodily injury.

"The subject left on foot and may still be in the area," said Lt. Steve Lee of Cary PD’s Criminal Investigations Unit. "We need everyone’s help in finding him as soon as possible."

The shooting occurred on Saturday shortly after 3:00 PM at 2550 Carpenter Upchurch Road. Two men were arguing in the yard when one went inside and brought out a high-powered rifle. A shot was fired, hitting a third man as he came around the corner of the residence. The victim was struck in his left side causing extensive permanent injuries. He is continuing to receive treatment at Duke University Hospital.

Cary Crimestoppers will pay up to $2,500 for information leading to the apprehension of the individual responsible for this crime. Anyone with information may contact Crimestoppers at 460-INFO (460-4636) or Lt. Steve Lee, Criminal Investigations, at 469-4017. All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request.

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MEDIA NOTE: Cary PD has a photograph of the suspect if you’d like to use it.

PRIMARY CONTACTS: Lt. Steve Lee, Cary Police, 469-4017
Chief Windy Hunter, Cary Police, 469-4023
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, 460-4951