2 NC teens nabbed after gunfire at boy in 7-Eleven hits sunglass display, ice cream machine, police say

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Elizabeth City Police arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with a shooting at a convenience store.

It happened on Sunday, Aug. 4 around 2:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on the 300 block of S. Hughes Boulevard. When officers arrived on the scene, they were told that a young boy was waiting in line to purchase a drink when three suspects entered the store brandishing handguns.

Steven Moore Jr. and Zavion Simpson have both been charged with carrying a concealed gun and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

One of the suspects fired at the juvenile boy as he ran from the store, police said.

No one was hurt but the store’s sunglass case and ice cream machine were damaged in the incident.

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Moore and Simpson were later identified as suspects and both were given $150,000 secured bonds.

Police say they are still investigating this incident and urge anyone with information to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321 or the Crime Line at 252-335-5555.

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