SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
Date of case
12/3/2022
Country
United States
State / Province
North Carolina
City
Moore County
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Details
On the evening of December 3, 2022, unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at two Duke Energy Substations in Moore County, North Carolina. The substations are located approximately 10 miles apart in West End and Carthage, North Carolina. The damage led to a massive power outage of approximately 45,000 customers. The repair process will take days, therefore a state of emergency was declared in Moore County to provide resources to citizens who remain without power.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for shooting at two electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina.
Last updated: 5/30/2026