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Unknown Suspect(s) - Critical Infrastructure Attack
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION SHOOTING
Justice for Unknown Suspect(s) - Critical Infrastructure Attack — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots and what was their motive for targeting critical infrastructure?
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evidence
Lead #2What type of firearm was used and can ballistics evidence help identify the shooter(s)?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses in the area during the early morning hours who observed suspicious activity or vehicles?
On January 17, 2023, unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at the Pleasant Hill Substation, an EnergyUnited electrical facility in Thomasville, North Carolina, in the early morning hours. The motive remains unclear, and the identity of the shooter(s) has not been determined. The FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend those responsible for this critical infrastructure attack.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Charlotte Field Office) and Randolph County Sheriff's Office
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location
Lead #4Why was this specific substation targeted and does the location suggest knowledge of the facility?
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clue
Lead #5Are there connections to extremist groups or ideologies targeting energy infrastructure?
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Unknown Suspect(s) EnergyUnited Substation Randolph County, North Carolina January 17, 2023 In the early morning hours of January 17, 2023, unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at an EnergyUnited Substation in Randolph County, North Carolina. The Pleasant Hill Substation, which was shot at, is located in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Timeline of Events
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2023-01-17
Early morning hoursElectrical Substation Shooting
Unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at the EnergyUnited Pleasant Hill Substation in Thomasville, North Carolina.
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Case Information
Incident:January 17, 2023 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 17, 2023 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case