Andrew Thomas Graney Arrested for Widespread Highway Shootings

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, police arrested 23-year-old Andrew Thomas Graney in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a series of shootings that occurred earlier in the week. Graney is suspected of firing at least eight vehicles on a busy highway and several homes, with the first reports of gunfire emerging on Monday. The shootings not only caused property damage but also injured one motorist, although her injuries were not life-threatening. Law enforcement officials deployed two dozen officers, armed and drawn, to apprehend Graney at his residence, where another person was taken into custody but later released without charges. Graney faces serious charges, including one count of assault with a dangerous weapon and 11 counts of firing a weapon into occupied vehicles or dwellings. Investigators believe a Llama .45 Max 1 handgun was used in the shootings, and multiple vehicles and homes were struck over the course of three days. Police have yet to determine a motive for the attacks, which have instilled fear within the community. Graney remains in custody pending further legal action, with his first court hearing scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, November 8, 2024. The case has gained significant attention due to its alarming nature and the potential threat posed to public safety in the area.