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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
October 10, 2001 |
CARY POLICE OFFICER SHOT, STATEWIDE MANHUNT UNDERWAY
Cary, NC – At approximately 11:49 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2001, a Cary Police Officer, while performing a traffic stop, was shot once in the forehead with what is believed to be a 9mm handgun.
The shooting occurred in the northbound lane of US 1 & 64 at Walnut Street. The officer, George F. Almond, 29, is alive and was taken to Wake Med Hospital.A statewide manhunt is underway for one or two suspects, last seen driving a white 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, license plate # NXC-3888. The vehicle is leased from Enterprise Leasing based in Charlotte, NC.
Anyone with information may contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E), pressing option 3 for Cary. All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS: |
Lt. Chris Hoina, Cary Police, 919-469-4017 |