Officers were dispatched at 6:39 a.m. to a reported shooting along 1200 block of Beebe Estate Circle. The victim, Clarence Arthur Branch II, was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now looking for 33-year-old Shaun Williams (pictured above) as detectives believe he has information about this case. 

Detectives are also seeking the vehicle shown above that was seen leaving the scene. The vehicle is a red 2001-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo displaying NC registration plate TBL-4034, however, police believe the registration plate may have been removed or replaced. The vehicle has a number 8 behind the rear window pillars.

Police believe that this was not a random incident and homicide detectives are actively investigating. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective M. Waters at (910) 635-4978 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).