The shooting victim, whose name was not immediately released, is in stable condition, while the wreck victim, who was in a separate victim from the shooting victim is currently in critical condition, Deputy Chief Andy Jackson said.
Chief Chuck Hasty said what sparked the shooting, which was near a barbershop in the Forest Hills Shopping Center and occurred around 5 p.m., is not immediately known. The victim was shot once, Jackson said.
The wreck occurred at the intersection of Becker Drive and East Tenth Street, police said, and involved four vehicles.
A person in one of the vehicles escaped serious injuries, Roanoke Rapids firefighters said.
Thus far there are no suspect descriptions, Jackson and Hasty said.
Details of the how the wreck occurred and speed the shooting victim was traveling in an apparent attempt to get to the hospital are not known at this time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
