Major Scott Hall of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office described the matter as a intentional shooting and not a mishap. “We're unsure if the driver was the target but the vehicle does appear to be the target.”
Hall said a passenger was in the vehicle when the shot was fired around 5 p.m.
The shooting occurred near Neuse River Road in the Weldon area.
He declined to say whether the shooter shot at the vehicle from outside or was in another vehicle and declined to specify the gender of the victim.
It is known the suspect fled the area in a silver Chrysler passenger car.
The case remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
