Man Arrested for Food Lion Shooting

0:00It's April 24, Durham News today starts now, AI-powered and ready. A 23-year-old man from Weldon, named Eric Patrick, got arrested this week for that shooting at the food line in Rocky Mount, back on March 26. Cops say he was behind the gunfire at the store on North Fairview Road, and now he's locked up on serious charges like attempted first-degree murder. And robbery with a dangerous weapon. Halifax County deputies tracked him down and nabbed him on Tuesday after Rocky Mount police pegged him as their main suspect. They moved quick to secure the guy, tying him directly to the whole incident. No one was left in immediate danger when officers rode up that day. The scene got locked down fast and roads reopened without much hassle. Folks in the area breathed easier knowing the threat was contained right away. In court Wednesday, for his first appearance, a judge slapped him with a $1 million secured bond and he's sitting in Edgecombe County jail for. Now, charges also include assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury and firing

1:04into Occupy property. This case is still unfolding as investigators dig deeper, but for Rocky Mount, it's one step closer to putting this behind them. Stay tuned for updates.