A Roanoke Rapids-area man is wanted in connection with a Monday evening shooting that left a victim in critical condition, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for 22-year-old Rayvon Bennie Harrison. Court documents show Harrison previously listed an address on P&J Drive in a 2022 marijuana possession case.

Major Anzell Harris said the shooting occurred at a convenience store on Highway 48 near Rhea Smith Road, outside Roanoke Rapids. The victim remains in critical condition.

Investigators from the Halifax County Criminal Investigation Division and the Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force conducted numerous interviews and developed leads, establishing probable cause to obtain a warrant for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. Harrison is believed to be evading law enforcement and should be considered armed and dangerous. The sheriff's office advises anyone who sees him not to approach, but to contact local law enforcement immediately.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant M. Hasty at 252-554-9733 or Halifax County Crime Stoppers at 252-583-4444.