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17-year-old arrested in connection to shooting at Sheetz in Greensboro

Greensboro police said the 17-year-old rammed into patrol cars multiple times in an attempt to avoid arrest a second time.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police said they arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with a shooting at the Sheetz gas station Wednesday. 

On Wednesday, officers identified a stolen Chevy Malibu believed to be involved in a shooting at the Sheetz on West Market Street. 

The stolen car was found in the area but ultimately avoided an attempted stop by officers. 

On Thursday, around 5 p.m. in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, officers found the car again and attempted another stop. The driver rammed two police cars multiple times in an attempt to avoid arrest a second time.  

Officers were not injured and were able to take the man into custody without further incident. They also found a gun in the car. 

Greensboro police have identified the suspect as a 17-year-old male. 

Charges include: 

  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
  • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle 
  • Larceny of a Motor Vehicle 
  • Carrying a Concealed Firearm 
  • Assault on a Government Official (2)
  • Firearm by a Minor 
  • Felony Speed to Elude  
  • No Operators License 

Greensboro police report the victim has been taken to a hospital for treatment.

This is a developing story.

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