LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Randall Lane Shropshire has been arrested in Knoxville, TN in connection with shooting his wife and pushing her out of a vehicle on Highway 321 in Lincolnton on Friday evening.
The incident took place near Exit 28 on Highway 321 around 7:30 p.m. The woman, who has been identified as Leandre Shropshire, had been shot several times, pushed out of a vehicle and left on the side of the highway.
An ambulance transported Leandre Shropshire to a hospital for treatment after a passing motorist reported the incident to the Lincoln County Communications Center. Detectives closed a portion of the highway while investigating the crime scene.
Detectives continued to search for Randall Lane Shropshire, the person of interest and husband of Leandre. On Saturday morning, Shropshire's phone pinged in Knox County, TN.
After notifying the Knox County Sheriff's Office about the suspect, they located Shropshire at a motel in Knoxville and had barricaded himself in the room. The officers were able to arrest Shropshire after negotiations.
Shropshire is charged with felony attempted first-degree murder in Lincoln County. He is being held without bond in the Knox County jail and is awaiting an extradition hearing.
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