HAMLET — Police have obtained warrants for two individuals they believe were responsible for a shooting that left the victim hospitalized.
Investigators with the Hamlet Police Department say a male was shot around 3:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 while walking along Spring Street near Dollar General.
Although the victim, who was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment, took a “serious hit,” investigators believe he will make a full recovery.
The Department posted to its Facebook page Saturday that officers believed the suspect vehicle was a Volkswagen Jetta or some other small sedan.
After working the case throughout the night and into the day on Sunday, investigators have two suspects: Tyrese Rashad Davis and an unnamed juvenile.
Investigators have obtained arrest warrants charging each suspect with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.
Police were still trying to locate the suspects as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday and said the case was still under investigation.
Anyone with information on the case or whereabouts of the suspects is encouraged to contact the Hamlet Police Department through Facebook or calling 910-582-2551, or Richmond County Crime Stoppers at 910-997-5454.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
