04/25/2026
The Washington Police Department would like to recognize the outstanding work of our Patrol Division in quickly locating and apprehending the suspect referenced in the Martin County Sheriff’s Office release below.
Shortly after the BOLO was issued, our officers responded to the area of 15th Street and Pierce St, where they located the suspect suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers acted swiftly and professionally to secure the individual and ensure he received immediate medical attention.
This rapid response highlights the dedication, awareness, and teamwork of our patrol officers, as well as the strong partnership between surrounding agencies. Incidents like this demonstrate how effective communication and coordination can lead to the quick apprehension of violent offenders and help keep our communities safe.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Paradise Lane Shooting Incident
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2026
On April 24, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported shooting on Paradise Lane in the Williamston area of Martin County. While deputies were en route, the call was upgraded to indicate multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male victim in a neighboring yard with a gunshot wound. Officers with the Williamston Police Department arrived shortly thereafter to assist. Law enforcement personnel entered the residence and discovered two adult female victims, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Additional family members inside the home were safely removed and determined to be uninjured.
Multiple EMS agencies and fire departments responded to the scene to provide emergency medical care and to establish landing zones for medical helicopters. All three victims were airlifted to ECU Health in Greenville for treatment. At the time of this release, their condition is unknown.
The victims have been identified as:
A 22-year-old female resident Williamston.
A 26-year-old male resident of Williamston.
A 21-year-old female resident of Murfreesboro.
Witnesses at the scene provided information that led to the immediate identification of a suspect and suspect vehicle. A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) was issued by Martin County Communications to surrounding law enforcement agencies. As a result of the investigation, three counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury with Intent to Kill have been obtained against the suspect.
Shortly after the BOLO was issued, the Washington Police Department responded to the area of 15th Street and Perkins Lane in Washington in reference to a male subject with a gunshot wound. The individual was identified as the suspect and was subsequently airlifted to Greenville for medical treatment. The suspect vehicle was later located abandoned in the roadway.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to assist with the ongoing investigation.
There is no active threat to the public at this time.
This investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Drew Robinson, Sheriff of Martin County
