A 22-year-old Roanoke Rapids man is in custody following a shooting in the 300 block of Monroe Street this afternoon.

Captain Jamie Hardy of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said Malik Lee faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, going armed to the terror of the people, and discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling.

He received a $50,000 secured bond and a Tuesday court date.

Hardy said this evening the 16-year-old male victim was talking with first responders. He was transferred to Vidant in Greenville for further treatment.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Monroe Street around 3 p.m. and discovered a juvenile who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. 

Hardy said earlier today preliminary investigation shows the two exchanged words. 

Investigation continues and anyone with information is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.