The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting which occurred around 3 p.m. Tuesday and left the victim in critical condition.

Major Anzell Harris said the sheriff’s office received a call that a man had been shot in the Edwards Fork Road area. 

Deputies and investigators responded to the area and located a victim who sustained a single gunshot wound.

The vehicle used in the shooting is described as a silver Hyundai Elantra.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 and ask for Detective B. Edmondson or submit a tip to Halifax County Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.