3 charged in Rocky Mount Walmart shooting, 1 still sought

Saturday, October 10, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Police have arrested two people and one juvenile in connection with the Walmart shooting in Rocky Mount Friday evening.

The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Friday inside the Walmart at 1511 Benvenue Road.
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Saturday morning, police said Jaylen Knight, 21, and Darius Williams, 19, were both charged with assault with a deadly weapon infliction serious injury with intent to kill. The third suspect was released on a juvenile petition to his parents.

Jaylen Knight and Darius Williams



Rocky Mount police have warrants out for Akavius Knight, 20, for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

Akavius Knight


At the time of the shooting, the Nash County Sheriff's Office said it was a result of a fight between the shooter and the victim.

Marie Melvin, who was shopping when the shooting happened, said he heard two shots go off before people began to leave the store.
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"I think everybody realized what was happening and they calmly, not running, running but a slow run to get out of the store," Melvin said.



The 34-year-old shooting victim is being treated at Nash UNC Health Care.

Knight has a $75,000 bond and Williams has a $50,000 bond.
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