URGENT UPDATE: A Rocky Mount man is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend during a violent incident on October 21, 2023. The woman was shot at least twice inside a home located in the 10000 block of Speights Chapel Road, just northeast of Whitakers, according to the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office.
The shocking event unfolded around 5:00 PM when deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of a gunman involved in a dispute. As authorities raced to the location, a second call revealed that a female victim had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency Medical Services quickly transported her to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville for urgent medical care. The victim’s current condition remains undisclosed, raising concerns over her well-being.
Detectives launched an immediate investigation and learned that the suspect, identified as Hayward Mann, aged 49, had fled the scene. However, deputies swiftly tracked him down and apprehended him without further incident. Mann was found in possession of a gun, which was seized by law enforcement.
Mann has been charged with felony attempted first-degree murder, as stated in an arrest warrant. He is currently being held without bond at the Edgecombe County Detention Center.
He is scheduled to appear in district court on October 25, 2023, at the Edgecombe County Courthouse in Tarboro. This disturbing incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting discussions about domestic violence and public safety.
As authorities continue to investigate, the case highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention in domestic disputes. The community is left grappling with the implications of such violence and the potential for future incidents.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops. This situation remains critical for both the victim’s recovery and the legal proceedings against Mann.
