The victim in a Friday night shooting which occurred during a private party at AMVETS Post 320 is in stable condition, Roanoke Rapids police Captain Bobby Martin said.
“We’re trying to determine what caused everything to happen,” Martin said this morning.
The male victim was shot numerous times in the torso, both Martin and Chief Chuck Hasty confirmed.
The shooting occurred outside the building in the 300 block of Eighth Street, which a private party not related to AMVETS had rented, Martin said.
It was not clear whether an argument inside the building may have led to the shooting outside. Both Martin and Hasty declined to discuss what type of weapon may have been used.
Officers responded to the area around 11 p.m. to what Hasty described in a statement as a call about a party and shots fired.
Officers observed a large crowd running away and vehicles speeding away.
Currently there are no suspect descriptions or information on direction of travel.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Martin at 252-533-2820, Investigator G. Williams at 25