The Vance County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a first-degree murder warrant has been filed in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late last month in Williamsboro, north of Henderson.
In a press statement issued Tuesday evening, Sheriff Curtis Brame said officials are looking for Tiara Zhane Seaward of 501 Red Clay Lane, Henderson. She is considered a suspect in connection with the shooting that took place on Oct. 30 at the intersection of N.C. 39 North and Thomas Road. Two people were shot, and Devonte Cheek of Henderson died of his injuries at Maria Parham Hospital. The second victim has not been identified as the investigation continues.
Cheek was exiting the passenger side of a motor vehicle to enter the Shell Service Station when unknown subjects opened fire from the intersection of Thomas Road and N.C. 39 North, according to the sheriff’s office. A dark-colored sedan fled the area headed north on N.C. 39.
That vehicle has been identified as a black 2006 Honda Accord, with license plate JHA-4249. It most likely will have numerous bullet holes on the passenger side and rear area, according to information released by the sheriff’s office.
This incident is being investigated by the Vance County Sheriff’s office with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.