GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro police arrested a 23-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl in connection with shots fired at an officer's patrol car on Tuesday afternoon.
Police said Zenas-Antonio Humphrey, 23, and the teen girl were taken into custody after a chase ended on 16th Street near Fairview Street.
The investigation started with a call about a robbery in progress in the area of Peach Orchard Drive and Orchard Ridge shortly before 2 p.m.
Police said another officer was in the area and spotted the suspects walking near Arcaro Drive and North Church Street. Investigators said that's when one of the suspects fired shots at the officer, hitting the police cruiser several times and shattering the front window.
The suspects ran to a nearby vehicle and a police chase began. The pursuit ended on 16th Street.
Investigators charged Humphrey with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, assault with a firearm on a law enforcement official, attempted first-degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm, and discharging a weapon into occupied property. Charges related to the vehicle pursuit are pending.
The officer wasn't hit by the suspects' gunfire. Police said no officers fired their guns.
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