Deputies Asking for Help to Find Third Suspect in Etowah, NC Shooting

The Henderson County Sherriff’s Office in North Carolina are asking for the public’s help to find the third suspect in an attempted robbery and shooting that happened near Etowah on Oct. 27. WSPA published a story about the incident on their website.

At around 3:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 27, three individuals knocked on the door to a residence on HS Dalton Rd near Etowah, North Carolina. Once an individual inside opened the door, two of the suspects pushed their way in.

A shootout ensued with both suspects fleeing. Per a report, one of the suspects and the individual at the residence were shot. Both required treatment.

The Henderson County Sherriff’s Office said that they’ve charged 18-year-old Jacob Wayne Smith, a Horse Shoe resident, with conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. A $40,000 secure bond has been placed on Smith.

Authorities also charged Smith’s accomplice, 21-year-old Miguel Raymundo Perez of Hendersonville, with first degree burglary, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury, and discharging a weapon inside an occupied dwelling. Perez’s bail has been set at $170,000.

Deputies obtained warrants for 24-year-old Zachary Lee Young. He’s believed to be the third suspect involved in the incident. Young’s last known address was in the 1000 block of Brooklyn Ave. in Hendersonville, NC.

Any persons with information on Zachary Lee young’s whereabouts are encouraged to call the Henderson County Sherriff’s Office at 828-697-4911.

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Sarah has an unbridled obsession for the shooting sports and is actively involved in her local shooting community. She is Vice President of her local gun club, leader of a Well Armed woman chapter and competitive USPSA shooter.

As a Brit living and working in the USA, her views on gun ownership and the second amendment have evolved over the years, allowing her to fully understand both sides of the gun control debate and she regularly speaks on the matter to help others understand why she feels the second amendment must be protected and why she chooses to be an advocate for the shooting sports.