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Press Release – September 3, 2020
At approximately 4:15PM Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 409 Neathery Street in reference to a shooting. When Officers arrived they found Rashod Murphy (Age 21) unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and the immediate family was informed.
The investigation thus far has led us to obtain warrants for Se’Quayveon Batchelor (Age 22) for 1st Degree Murder, and we believe he is our sole suspect at this time. We do know that the victim and suspect were well-known to each other, and this seems to be an isolated incident. We are still actively working this investigation with tremendous and timely cooperation from our citizens. As to not compromise the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be available at this time. We will update everyone if the situation changes.
Se’Quayveon Batchelor’s whereabouts are currently unknown, and we are asking the public to call us, message us through Facebook, use the P3 App, or call Crime Stoppers (252-492-1925) with any information on his location. Please do not approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of perpetrators.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
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Press Release – Wednesday, April 15, 2020
On April 15, 2020 around 1:45 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Dollar Tree, 302 N. Cooper Drive Henderson, NC in reference to a fight that was in progress. While in route, officers were advised that someone had been shot. Upon arrival to the scene, officers located the shooter and the victim. The shooter was detained and the firearm was recovered. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Witnesses on scene were interviewed and the ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. There is no active threat to members of the public. If anyone has any additional information related to this incident they are encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-492-0202.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
