Published on March 16, 2026
Update (3/26/2026 6:15pm):Amir Geovonne James, 19, of Mebane, is charged with the following:
Discharge Firearm Enclosed Space to Incite Fear Assault with a Deadly Weapon Discharge Firearm in City Limits Go Armed to Terror of People
Discharge Firearm Enclosed Space to Incite Fear
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Discharge Firearm in City Limits
Go Armed to Terror of People
James was arrested on March 25 with the help of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, and FBI Safe Streets. He is being held at the Orange County Detention Center on $250,000 bond.
The investigation is ongoing.
Previously released (3/16/2026 6pm): At 4:44pm, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of gunfire on N. Roberson Street between W. Franklin and W. Rosemary Streets. Investigators determined one person shot at another person, then left the area. There are no reports of injuries.
Investigators believe this was an isolated incident and they are working to identify and locate a suspect.
Anyone with information should call 911 or contact the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2760 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday). Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC Crimestoppers at 919-942-7515 or visit https://chapelhillcrimestoppers.com/.