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Duke Energy electrical infrastructure; Moore County residents affected by power outage
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2022
SHOOTING OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
Justice for Duke Energy electrical infrastructure; Moore County residents affected by power outage — 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 #1Who coordinated the attacks on two substations 10 miles apart on the same evening, and what was their motive?
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evidence
Lead #2What type of firearms and ammunition were used, and can ballistics connect the two shooting scenes?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle(s) were used to transport the suspect(s) to and from both substation locations?
On December 3, 2022, unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at two Duke Energy substations in Moore County, North Carolina, approximately 10 miles apart in West End and Carthage, causing a massive power outage affecting 45,000 customers. The coordinated nature of the attacks on critical infrastructure and the scale of the resulting blackout suggest a deliberate, organized operation rather than random vandalism. The FBI is seeking information to identify those responsible, as this remains an unsolved case with significant public safety implications.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Charlotte Field Office) and Moore County Sheriff's Office
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clue
Lead #4Why were these specific substations targeted, and does the timing suggest knowledge of electrical grid operations?
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witness
Lead #5Were there any witnesses to the shootings or suspicious activity near either substation on December 3, 2022?
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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
eveningShooting of electrical substations
Unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots at two Duke Energy substations in West End and Carthage, North Carolina, causing extensive damage and a power outage affecting approximately 45,000 customers.
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 3, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case