The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an armed man following a call for service Tuesday night in the area of Henry’s Ridge Road, east of downtown Pittsboro off of U.S. Highway 64.
The man has been identified as 18-year-old William Bass. Bass is described as a white male, approximately six feet tall, weighing 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. The sheriff’s office believes Bass is on foot and may be armed with a long gun, possibly a shotgun.
18-year-old William Bass. (Image via Chatham County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies say they initially responded after receiving a report of Bass experiencing a health crisis and threatening to harm himself and shoot any law enforcement personnel who arrived. Upon reaching the scene, the sheriff’s office says deputies established a perimeter and were able to contact Bass by phone in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Bass then reportedly retreated into a large, wooded area behind the residence and discharged a firearm before moving farther into the woods.
The sheriff’s office says later investigation has indicated Bass moved deeper into the woods before phone contact was lost, likely after Bass turned his phone off.
The sheriff’s office is considering the situation dangerous and is urging residents in the surrounding area to remain vigilant and use extreme caution. Anyone who sees Bass is asked not to approach him and to instead call 911 with information on his whereabouts. As of Wednesday morning, deputies are remaining in the area to continue the search for Bass.
Featured image via Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
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