Photos released of suspect wanted in Columbus Co. break-in and shooting


TABOR CITY, NC (WWAY) — Deputies have released surveillance photos of the suspect who they say shot a man last Friday while robbing his house.

The suspect went to the Montgomery Lowery’s home multiple times before he broke in. The last time he went to the house to break in. The suspect put his hoodie on properly, covered his face with a blue bandanna, and pulled the hood of his hoodie onto his head.

Lowery came home around 2:45 p.m. Friday on Dothan Road to find his front door open. The suspect walked out and approach Lowery’s car where he was still inside. The suspect showed a handgun and attempted to open the car.

Lowery tried to drive away but that’s when the suspect shot at him, hitting Lowery in his arm.

If you know any information, you’re asked to contact the Detective Division at 910-640-6629.

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