A 17-year-old was charged today with aiding and abetting voluntary manslaughter in a fatal shooting that occurred March 16 in the area of Graham-Scott Road and Highway 48 in the Roanoke Rapids area, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said the juvenile, who was also charged with minor in possession of a handgun, was not the shooter but was allegedly driving the vehicle identified in the crime. 

Major Anzell Harris said the young man received a $10,000 bond.

The HCSO said a preliminary investigation shows that two males were walking when a car stopped. An occupant exited the vehicle and spoke with them before shots were fired, striking another 17-year-old. The victim was taken to ECU North Hospital, where he died during surgery.

Harris said more arrests are pending.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Lieutenant T. Byers at 252-554-9791 or submit a tip through Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444.