— Press Release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to reports of gunfire in the 500 block of East Andrews Avenue. While responding, officers were notified that a North Carolina State Highway Patrol unit in the area had observed a vehicle fleeing the scene. That vehicle was later determined to be occupied by the victim, who had sustained injuries during the incident.
Preliminary investigation indicates this was an isolated incident, and the victim is believed to have been the intended target of the aggravated assault.
The victim’s identity will not be released at this time. He was transported to a local medical facility for treatment. No additional details regarding his condition or further information related to the incident are available for release at this stage.
The Henderson Police Department is actively and diligently investigating this matter. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or through the P3 Tips app. Tips may also be provided directly to the Henderson Police Department at 252.438.4141, or submitted through our official Facebook or Instagram pages. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for substantial information that assists in solving this case.