UPDATE: A man from Rocky Mount is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to murder his girlfriend, who was shot multiple times in their home near Whitakers, North Carolina, on October 14, 2023. The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office reports that the incident unfolded at a residence on the 10000 block of Speights Chapel Road during a domestic dispute.
Authorities received an initial call reporting a gunman at the location, followed by a second call indicating that a female had been shot. When deputies arrived, they discovered a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services transported her to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville for urgent care.
Through quick investigative efforts, deputies identified the suspect as Hayward Mann, aged 49, who had fled the scene. Law enforcement acted swiftly, locating Mann and taking him into custody without incident. A firearm was recovered from him at the time of arrest.
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 at the Edgecombe County Courthouse in Tarboro.
As of now, the condition of the victim remains undisclosed. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and the urgent need for intervention in similar situations.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
