Suspect turns self in after shooting in Elizabeth City; victim seriously hurt

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A man was seriously hurt in a shooting early Thursday morning in Elizabeth City.

The suspect, 19-year-old Javonte Allen Armstrong, fled the scene but later turned himself in to police, authorities say.

The shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Parsonage Street. The victim, identified by police as Eddie Suarez Jr., was found with two gunshot wounds. He was flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and was listed in “stable condition” as of Thursday morning, police said.

Armstrong was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, and received a $30,000 secured bond.

Police have not released information about a potential motive or other details, but say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321, the Crime Line or via FUSUS Text-a-Tip.

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