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The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is looking for man wanted in an early morning murder in the Straight Road area of Roanoke Rapids.

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Sheriff Wes Tripp said the victim — 23-year-old Rashad Evans of LIttleton — and the wanted man — Julius Dominic “Juju” Sledge, 25, of Roanoke Rapids — were at a birthday party when they apparently got into a dispute which led to the shooting.

Tripp said in a statement the sheriff’s office received the call of the shooting shortly after 12:15 this morning.

Evans was transported for medical treatment but died from an apparent gunshot wound.

Tripp this morning declined immediate comment on what type of weapon was used.

Detectives have obtained warrants on Sledge for murder.

Sledge remains at large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.