Murphy, NC— The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a couple that is wanted for questioning in connection with a felony assault committed on Old U.S. 64 in Cherokee County on June 24, 2011.
At about 3:45 pm. June 24, 2011 Cherokee County Dispatch received a report from Murphy Medical Center that a person was in the Emergency Room suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched and commenced an investigation.
Information provided by the victim indicated that previous to the arrival at Murphy Medical Center the victim observed a male and female who appeared to be engaged in a verbal and physical altercation. When the victim attempted to intercede the victim was shot.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating a grey or silver colored sports utility vehicle possibly missing the back window. The vehicle is said to be cluttered with clothing and junk inside. The vehicle possibly has North Carolina plates.
The male occupant is described as white, in his mid 20’s approximately 5’8” tall slender build with light brown short hair possibly a military style hair cut. He possibly has a barbed wire tattoo and is wearing light blue possible stone washed blue jeans. The male occupant was armed with a small caliber hand gun.
The female occupant is described as white in her mid 20’s as well. She is slightly taller than the male. She has dirty blonde hair which comes just past her shoulders. She was last seen wearing a sundress and flip flops.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office asks if anyone should have information about the vehicle or the incident please call 828-837-2589 or 828-835-4142.
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