MATTHEWS, N.C. — The Matthews Police Department is searching for a 23-year-old man after he assaulted and pointed a gun at a person in a motel laundry room.
Police said they were called to Inn Town Suites on East Independence Boulevard for an assault in the laundry room.
The victim told police that a man, identified as Alisjah McGriff, physically assaulted him and pointed a gun at him during a dispute.
Police said McGriff was seen leaving the parking lot in a grey Ford Fusion as officers spoke with the victim.
Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but McGriff did not comply. Police said they hoped to apprehend him quickly due to the violent nature of the crime and initiated a pursuit.
The pursuit was ended due to safety concerns, police said.
McGriff faces charges of simple assault, assault by pointing a gun, and felony flee to elude.
Police asked that anyone with information on McGriff’s location call 911 immediately.
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