Man Shoots & Stalks Utility Workers, Pleads Guilty

Man in North Carolina Sentenced for Shooting and Stalking Utility Workers: A 39-year-old man, Lucas Wilson Murphy, has been sentenced to 25-32 years in prison for shooting and stalking three utility workers in Burnsville, North Carolina. The attack occurred on July 24, 2024, when Murphy, armed with a rifle, shot and injured the workers and pursued them through the woods. Deputies from the Yancey County Sheriffs Office eventually apprehended Murphy after a shootout. Murphy pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault charges, ensuring a long prison sentence and providing closure for the victims. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.