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Shots fired at home of Chatham County deputy; Pittsboro police investigating

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Posted 2023-06-27T19:08:40+00:00 - Updated 2023-06-29T15:40:29+00:00

Shots were fired at the home of a Chatham County Sheriff's Office deputy Monday night.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the deputy's home was targeted by "an individual or individuals."

No one was injured in the shooting.

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson condemned the shooting and announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

“The safety and well-being of our officers and their families is of utmost importance to us,” Roberson said. “An attack on a deputy’s home is not just an attack on one person; it is an attack on the values of justice, security, and the rule of law. This act of violence will not be tolerated. Anyone who targets law enforcement in our community will face the full force of the law."

The Sheriff's Office said the Pittsboro Police Department is investigating the shooting.

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the shooting, or the individuals involved, to contact the Pittsboro Police Department at 919-542-3200, or the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office at 919-542-2911.