A manhunt is in progress following a carjacking and multi-county pursuit that unfolded on Monday, July 7th. According to Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard, the incident began around 12:30 p.m. with a reported carjacking at the Ingles grocery store in Burnsville. The situation quickly escalated into a high-speed chase spanning Yancey, Mitchell, and Avery counties. During the pursuit, the suspect reportedly fired shots, striking several vehicles along the way. Authorities confirmed that the suspect vehicle has since been located in Avery County, where an active search is now underway. As of now, no injuries have been reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
