Police said officers were called about a shooting with injury in the 100 block of Queens Court at 1 a.m.
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When officers arrived, they found 32-year-old Jaron Burris with a gunshot wound to his face in the parking area of the location.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said 33-year-old Ray Bryant Jr. was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
The Rocky Mount Criminal Investigation Division is currently conducting further investigation into this case. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411.