Rocky Mount Man Arrested After Girlfriend Shot Twice in Home

UPDATE: A Rocky Mount man has been arrested for attempting to murder his girlfriend, who was shot at least twice in a home near Whitakers, North Carolina, on October 21, 2023. Authorities from the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident unfolded during a domestic dispute on Speights Chapel Road.

At approximately 4:00 PM, deputies received a call about a gunman involved in a confrontation at a residence. A follow-up call reported that a female at the same location had been shot, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement. Upon arrival, deputies found the woman suffering from “multiple apparent gunshot wounds” and immediately rendered aid until Edgecombe County EMS transported her to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Detectives soon learned that the suspect, identified as Hayward Mann, aged 49, had fled the scene. Swift investigative efforts led deputies to his location, where they apprehended him without further incident. Authorities recovered a firearm in Mann’s possession, which has been linked to the shooting.

Mann has been charged with felony attempted first-degree murder and is currently being held without bond at the Edgecombe County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear in district court on Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023, in Tarboro.

No updates have been provided regarding the condition of the victim. The urgent nature of the incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence in the region. Local authorities urge anyone with information about the case to come forward.

This developing story continues to unfold, and further updates will be provided as more details become available.