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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities continue to search for three masked men who allegedly attempted to break into the home of Hall of Fame NASCAR driver and team owner Richard Childress.
The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the Reedy Creek community in Davidson County.
Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said three people attempted to gain entry into the home while the residence was occupied.
Deputies said Childress and his wife heard a crash at a door on the lower level of their residence. Childress armed himself with a handgun and investigated.
The three people had the majority of their faces covered and appeared to be carrying firearms, deputies said.
Deputies said Childress fire gunshots at the suspects before they fled.
The sheriff said that a window glass beside a door knob on the lower level of the residence was broken and the alarm was activated.
There is no indication that any of the armed intruders were injured, however, the sheriff said items of evidence have been collected for DNA.
The sheriff emphasized that due to the North Carolina Castle Doctrine, a person has the right to defend themselves against this type of intrusion.
Childress told the sheriff hat he felt that "the only reason he and his wife were here today was because of God and the Second Amendment."
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspects.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Sgt. M Hanna at 336-242-2105 or Lexington Area Crimestoppers 336-243-2400.