Deceased man in Elizabeth City prompts investigation
Elizabeth City Police were called to the Walker Landing Apartments at 1003 Walker Avenue Friday with reports that someone had been shot.
Preliminary investigation determined Joseph Earl Simmons, who previously lived on the 1200 block of Herrington Road, is a person of interest. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with additional information about this incident or the location of Mr. JosephEarl Simmons are urged to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at (252) 335-4321, theCrime Line at (252) 335-5555, or FUSUS Text-a-Tip at (252) 390-8477.
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