URGENT UPDATE: A Rocky Mount man has been arrested for attempted murder after his girlfriend was shot multiple times in a disturbing incident on October 14, 2023. The shooting occurred at a residence on Speights Chapel Road, near Whitakers, N.C., raising urgent concerns in the community.
Authorities from the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a gunman involved in a dispute shortly after the incident was reported. As they were en route, a second call alerted them that a woman had been shot at the same location. Upon their arrival, deputies found the victim with serious injuries from at least two apparent gunshot wounds.
Deputies rendered aid until Edgecombe County EMS arrived to transport the victim to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. While her current condition remains undisclosed, the gravity of her injuries has spurred a swift law enforcement response.
Through their investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Hayward Mann, aged 49, who had fled the scene. Authorities quickly located Mann and apprehended him without further incident. He was found in possession of a firearm, which deputies recovered.
Mann now faces serious charges, including felony attempted first-degree murder, as confirmed by an arrest warrant listing his home address in the Northgreen Country Club neighborhood. He is currently being held without bond at the Edgecombe County Detention Center.
This shocking incident has left the community on edge, as many await updates on the victim’s recovery. Mann is scheduled to appear in district court on Wednesday morning at the Edgecombe County Courthouse in Tarboro.
As details continue to emerge, residents are urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activities to local authorities. The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety of the community and will provide further updates as the situation develops.
