According to officials, a North Carolina teenager who was wanted for murder and had escaped custody has been captured by police. The teenager had been on the run after breaking free while being taken to a juvenile detention center. The escape occurred as the teenager was being transferred from a courthouse to the detention center. Authorities had issued a statewide alert to help locate the teenager, who was considered armed and dangerous. The capture of the teenager was announced by the police, who did not provide further details on how the teenager was apprehended. The teenager, who has not been identified due to their age, is believed to have been involved in a fatal shooting before being taken into custody. The incident had caused concern among law enforcement officials and the community, as the teenager’s whereabouts were unknown for a period of time. The capture of the teenager brings relief to those involved in the case, as efforts to locate and detain the teenager have been ongoing since the escape. The teen is now back in custody and will likely face charges related to the murder. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the escape and capture of the teenager. The community can now rest assured that the teenager is no longer a threat and justice will be served in this case.
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NC police capture escaped teen wanted for murder – WXII12 Winston-Salem officials
