Around 3:48 a.m., officers were called to the 2000 block of Stewart Lane.
When officers arrived on scene, they found that a man had died as a result of the shooting.
As the investigation progressed, it was determined the murder was an act of domestic violence.
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The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Toby Harrison.
No charges have been made at this time, they are pending a judicial review.
Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at (252) 972-1411 or Twin County Crime Stoppers at (252) 977-1111.