The victim, who was treated and released, was walking home when he was approached by a person described as a black male wearing a red hat and camouflage shorts.

The man asked the victim whether he had a cigarette. When the victim replied he didn't, the man asked if he had a lighter. After a negative response to the lighter, the man asked the victim if he had any money. When the victim replied no to that the man shot him with what is believed to be a semiautomatic weapon.

There was no further suspect description.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Lieutenant C. Williams at 252-534-2611.

Sheriff Jack Smith said in a statement on the matter he encourages all citizens to report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods and all information is important.

Deloatch

Wanted person

The sheriff's office is also asking for assistance in locating JaQuan Deloatch, 24, of Conway, who is wanted in residential break-ins which occurred in the Conway and Woodland areas on July 26.

Captain DeLoatch said Deloatch tends to frequent the Conway and Woodland areas.

Warrants are on file for his arrest on felony breaking and entering and felony larceny charges.

Missing person

Meanwhile, the sheriff's office responded to a missing person call in the Pleasant Hill area Wednesday.

Deputies learned 17-year-old Tony Moye left the residence around 8:30 p.m. by climbing out the window.

The sheriff's office utilized on- and off-duty Deputies as well as the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, which sent Deputy Phillip Moyer and his dog Bosco to search for the teen.

The teen was located five hours later on Highway 301 in Halifax.

It was not clear why Moye left.

“I would like to thank Sheriff Wes Tripp and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance,” Smith said. “Through a combined effort we were able to locate the young man and return him safely.”