Two were wanted after shots fired in Weldon on Sept. 23

According to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, two men are being sought after a shooting on the evening of Sept. 23 in the 900 block of Washington Avenue in Weldon.

Major Anzell M. Harris said the men – Dashan Taylor, 29, and Tyquan Brown, 23 – are both from Weldon and frequent the area.

The two are considered armed and dangerous and warrants have been filed against them for first-degree murder in the shooting death of 48-year-old Lamar Lashley. They should not be approached by the public, Harris said.

The shooting occurred on September 23rd around 10:45 p.m.

Halifax County Central Communications received a call about shots fired and patrol officers and detectives responded.

Central Communications received additional calls reporting that a person, later identified as Lashley, was lying in the roadway next to a bicycle. Lashley had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Harris could not say what the motive was for Lashley’s death or how Taylor and Brown were identified as suspected suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444 or Lieutenant R. Somogyi at 252-578-8408.