Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp said Daquon Maurice Marrow was arrested today on a charge of murder and is being held without the opportunity for bond. He awaits a July 22 court date.
Tripp said this evening investigation shows the shooting is related gang related. It is tied to activity between Rocky Mount and Enfield gangs.
There is no evidence to show, however, the victim was a gang member, the sheriff said.
Tripp said he is not ready to discuss motive in the case as investigation continues.
Marrow is the third person to face chargesin the case. The girlfriend of Dexter Devon Taylor Jr. was arrested for obstruction in the case. Taylor remains at large.
Tripp praised his detectives for their work on the case. “We are very fortunate to have the investigative staff we at the sheriff's office. They have been working hard to bring some type of closure to the victim's family.”
Tripp said more arrests are expected.
