Suspect wanted in recent Shannon shooting

SHANNON — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a suspect in a recent robbery and shooting.

James “Boo Boo” Earl Chavis Jr., 35, of Maxton is wanted for the felony offenses of attempted first degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, robbery with a dangerous weapon, first degree kidnapping, second degree kidnapping and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

On July 2, Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Lewis Farm Road in Shannon, in reference to an individual who had been shot.

Prior to the arrival of the deputies, the victim was transported to an undisclosed medical center and has since been released, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations division is working the case. The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting with the investigation, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Chavis or the case(s) is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3170.

“Under our system of justice, every person is presumed to be innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law,” according to a statement from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office on social media. “The information contained in this post is not intended to be an expression of opinion regarding guilt. The views and opinions expressed by private citizens who may comment on this post are not adopted by and do not reflect the official policy or position of this law enforcement agency.”

“The Sheriff’s Office does not issue or determine bond amounts,” according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. “This is done through a judicial official, such as a judge or magistrate, as per N.C. General Statute 15A-532. Many factors are considered when determining bond amounts.”