Asheville police arrest suspect after shooting, crash

Dominique Tirrell Degree was arrested after shooting in Asheville, NC(Buncombe Co. Detention Center)
Published: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:26 PM EST

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department said a suspect is in custody after a shooting in November.

Officers were called to investigate on Druid Drive on Nov. 18 around 4:24 a.m. They found a crashed vehicle with a 223 TGI-15 AR pistol inside.

After an investigation, police charged Dominique Degree with the following charges:

  • Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon w/ Intent to Kill
  • Discharge Firearm in City Limits
  • Felony Flee/Elude Arrest with Motor Vehicle
  • Driving While Licence Revoked
  • Hit/Run Leave Scene Property Damage x2

He is also facing probation violations. Degree is being held without bond at the Buncombe County Detention Center.