North Carolina Man Robs Bank and Shoots at Police

A North Carolina truck driver, Willie Edward McGee Jr., has been federally charged with bank robbery and discharging a firearm after allegedly robbing a First Citizens Bank in Zebulon while claiming to have explosives. After fleeing in a semi-truck and being located in a Hobby Lobby parking lot, McGee reportedly opened fire on police before being apprehended, with no injuries reported. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described the incident as “domestic terror,” emphasizing the seriousness of the crime. McGee, a repeat offender with a lengthy criminal history, faces significant federal charges as the investigation continues.

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