The suspect was caught in Mexico. Follow-up story further below in this thread.

http://www.wral.com/news/4996450/detail.html

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. -- A Rocky Mount police officer is recovering at home from a gunshot wound to the back.

Police say Flavivo Cerecedo shot Officer B. G. Brown earlier this month near the Cross Creek Mobile Home Park, where he was responding to a call.

Cerecedo, who investigators say is in the country illegally, is charged with attempted murder.

Police are offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Previous Stories:
September 10, 2005: Manhunt ON For Suspect Who Shot Police Officer
September 10, 2005: Rocky Mount Police Officer Shot, Gunman Sought

Finally, after 2 weeks of following this article they have addressed the suspect's status and he is ILLEGAL.