Two in custody, suspect wanted in Statesville shootout that began at job fair
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two men have been charged in connection to a Statesville shootout that reportedly began as an argument at a job fair, with one man still on the run.
The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. May 29, when Iredell County deputies responded to the 1000 block of Wall Street near Statesville in reference to an active shooting.
During the investigation, detectives learned the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute between two groups of people at a job fair earlier in the day. Two vehicles were seen on surveillance video leaving the job fair.
Once on Wall Street, one vehicle reportedly opened fire on the other. In response, those inside the second vehicle returned fire. Several suspects then abandoned their car and fled on foot.
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State Highway Patrol assisted in establishing a perimeter as K9s and drones were deployed to look for the suspects.
Detectives were able to identify three suspects in the vehicle: Antonieo Yurome Clark, 18, Noel Ethan Alexander, 25, and Chakrisis La'Richard Ramseur, 24, all of Statesville.
Felony arrest warrants were issued for the three suspects accused of shooting into an occupied dwelling. As of Wednesday afternoon, police said Clark and Ramseur are in custody at the Iredell County Detention Center. Alexander remains on the run.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Iredell County Sheriff's Office at 704-878-3100.Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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