Roanoke Rapids police are investigating an assault which occurred in the parking lot of the Carolina Inn on Jackson Street Thursday night.
Chief Chuck Hasty said investigators have a person of interest in the case. Investigators are trying to determine how and with what kind of object the victim, who sustained injuries to head and legs, was assaulted with.
Hasty said in a statement officers responded to a call of a person lying in the parking lot around 8:30 p.m.
The victim was flown to a trauma center after medical treatment locally.
Investigator G. Williams is following up on leads.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Williams at 252-533-2821 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.