KMPD searching for man wanted for attempted murder

Press Release | Kings Mountain Po;ice Department

Ahmad Rashad Leggett Jr

Kings Mountain, NC — At approximately 4:48 p.m. on April 3, 2026, officers with the Kings Mountain Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at the Silver Express gas station located at 506 E King Street in Kings Mountain.

Upon arrival, officers determined that the suspect had fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. Detectives with the Kings Mountain Police Department responded and initiated an investigation.

Preliminary findings indicate that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Ahmad Leggett and the victim near Little Caesars. During the altercation, Leggett displayed a black handgun. Bystanders intervened, preventing further escalation at that time.

Leggett subsequently left the area, traveling through an alleyway toward the Silver Express gas station. Upon reaching the parking lot, Leggett again produced the firearm and discharged multiple rounds in the direction of the victim. At the time of the incident, the parking lot was heavily crowded and populated with numerous individuals, creating a significant risk of serious bodily injury to those present but no injuries were reported.

After making a positive identification, the following charges were secured on Ahmad Rashad Leggett Jr:

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Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Discharge Firearm into Occupied Property, Going Armed to the Terror of the Public, Discharging Firearm in the City Limits, and Damage to Property.

KMPD is actively searching for Leggett currently and is requesting that anyone with information on him or additional information about the incident contact the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704-734-0444 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers via the tip line at 704-481-8477.

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This is a press release from the dedicated men and women of the Kings Mountain Police Department.

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