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Carthage, N.C. – Officers in Moore County first warned the audience of men who shot at officers near Carthage and are currently on the loose.
In a press release at 1:15 pm, the Moore County Sheriff 's Office warned the public of a serious threat to "extraordinary threat to life or property.
The search was discontinued late Sunday after bloodhounds followed by the scent of the men to Bethlehem Church Road then lost the scent, indicating that the men were picked up in a car.
Deputies said two men shot at Albermarle police officers Sunday morning, disabling their patrol car, as they were fleeing the scene of a drive-by shooting. Police described the two men as black, and both were wearing black clothes. One had dreadlocks.
Montgomery County and their vehicles are in the process of being transported by road.
Authorities said they have recovered a shotgun and AK-47 that they believe were used by the suspects.
Deputies said on the north side of N.C. Highway 24, about three miles west of Carthage.
A helicopter, drone and K-9 team were deployed during the search.
Although a severe threat does not remain, people in the area are being asked to remain aware of them.
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