A man charged in a 2015 Enfield murder is one of two people wanted in a drive-by shooting which occurred Saturday night in the town.
Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis, when asked whether the 7:30 p.m. shooting in which two people were critically wounded was related to the murder of Jarshamel Cambridge, said, “The motive in the case is still being investigated.”
Tony Russell Hill Jr., 21, was one of several people charged in the Cambridge murder and is also wanted in the Saturday evening drive-by, Davis said in a statement.
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Also wanted in the drive-by is Ton’Nazzi Neetaj Armstrong, 19, of Enfield.
The men face charges of two counts of attempted murder, felony conspiracy, and felony discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle as part of a criminal street gang activity. Hill also faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a felon count.
They frequent areas of Enfield and Rocky Mount, Davis said.
In the statement Davis said officers were dispatched to Weeks Street regarding a drive-by shooting.
Officers arrived and learned two victims were shot with an assault rifle and travelled with friends and relatives to a local hospital. They were later airlifted for further treatment.
Detective Willie Murphy Jr. and Captain Dreher Bozard led the investigation and learned the shooting was a result of an ongoing dispute between parties.
Through witness accounts and other evidence, officers obtained warrants on Hill and Armstrong.
Further counts are expected to be lodged, Davis said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hill and Armstrong is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers for a cash reward at 252-583-4444 or Central Dispatch at 252-583-1991