Argument leads to double shooting in Roanoke Rapids neighborhood

Two people were shot in a Roanoke Rapids neighborhood Sunday.

2024-09-15

Around 11:30 a.m., police said there was a shooting in the 700 block of Washington Street. The two victims were taken to ECU North and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, 52-year-old Calvin Louis Robinson, was arrested while attempting to leave the scene.

Law enforcement recovered the weapon used in the shooting from Robinson and took it as evidence.

Investigators said there was an argument between Robinson and the victims, which resulted in the double shooting.

Robinson faces two counts of assault inflicting serious injury and is currently being held at the Halifax County Detention Center with no bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 26.