A murder investigation is underway in the Grant Drive area outside Roanoke Rapids.
Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said in a statement one person, a man, was found deceased and another male victim who was shot multiple times was transported to a trauma center and was listed in critical condition.
The sheriff’s office received the call of a shooting shortly after 4 this morning. Grant Drive is located south of Roanoke Rapids off Highway 48.
No further details were immediately available as of this report.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.