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HALIFAX COUNTY — Authorities are searching for a 22-year-old man following a shooting at a convenience store on Highway 48 near Rhea Smith Road outside Roanoke Rapids.
The shooting occurred Monday, October 19, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Investigators with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force conducted numerous interviews and developed leads during the investigation.
Authorities said the investigation resulted in probable cause to obtain a warrant for Rayvon Bennie Harrison, 22, charging him with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.
Harrison is currently wanted and is believed to be evading authorities. The Sheriff’s Office considers him armed and dangerous and is warning members of the public not to approach him.
Anyone who sees Harrison should contact law enforcement immediately.
Anyone with information about the shooting or Harrison’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Sergeant M. Hasty at 252-554-9733 or Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444. Tips may also be submitted through P3tips.com.
