Davis said the shooting, which occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on McWiggin Street, was the result of a dispute between the man sought, Kendell Antione Taylor, and other people. Davis did not know the nature of the dispute.
In a statement, Captain Dreher Bozard said Taylor, of Enfield, is wanted for going armed to the terror of the people and discharging a weapon in town limits.
Taylor frequents the surrounding county areas as well as Rocky Mount.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Willie Murphy Jr. at 252-578-8566; the police department at 252-445-5122 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.