A male victim was flown to a trauma center this evening for treatment of life-threatening injuries following a stabbing on Love Street.
Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said in a statement a person has been detained and detectives continue to investigate.
Police responded to a disturbance call around 6:15 p.m. and found the victim with multiple stab wounds to their lower extremities.
The victim was initially transported to Halifax Regional and then flown out.
The nature of the disturbance remains under investigation.