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Duke Energy electrical infrastructure / Moore County residents

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Duke Energy electrical infrastructure / Moore County residents

Case
#320
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Charlotte Field Office / Moore County Sheriff's Office
Cold Case ยท Open
3 years waiting ยท since 2022

SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS

Justice for Duke Energy electrical infrastructure / Moore County residents โ€” the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Who coordinated the attack on two substations 10 miles apart, and what was their motive?

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evidence
Lead #2

What type of firearm(s) were used, and can ballistics connect the two shooting scenes?

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location
Lead #3

Were there surveillance cameras or witnesses near either substation that captured the shooter(s) or vehicle?

On the evening of December 3, 2022, unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at two Duke Energy electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina, located approximately 10 miles apart in West End and Carthage. The coordinated attack caused a massive power outage affecting roughly 45,000 customers and prompted a state of emergency declaration. The identity of the shooter(s) and their motive remain unknown, making this a significant infrastructure security concern that continues to seek public assistance.

Case
#320
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Charlotte Field Office / Moore County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Does the timing and coordination suggest organized planning or knowledge of electrical infrastructure?

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Source Narrative

Unknown Suspect(s) Duke Energy Substations Moore County, North Carolina December 3, 2022 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.

Timeline of Events

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2022-12-03
evening

Shooting of electrical substations

Unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at two Duke Energy substations approximately 10 miles apart in West End and Carthage, causing a power outage affecting approximately 45,000 customers

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Case Information

Incident:December 3, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 22, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 3, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 22, 2026

Up to $25,000 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case