Elizabeth City, N.C. (April 23, 2026) — Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting that left a victim with multiple gunshot wounds in Elizabeth City last month.
According to a press release from the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on March 22, 2026, to the 100 block of Zack Circle following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators, working alongside the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, processed the scene and conducted a follow-up investigation that led to the identification of three suspects.
On April 20, 2026, deputies took the following individuals into custody:
- Jaquail Marquis Rountree, 31, of Elizabeth City
- Sherkeel Tah-je Dixon, 31, of Elizabeth City
- Sherkwon Nah-je Dixon, 26, of Hertford
All three suspects have been charged with:
- Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury
- Felony conspiracy
- Attempted first-degree murder
Officials stated that the suspects are being held without bond at the Albemarle District Jail. A court appearance was scheduled for April 21, 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details about the victim’s condition have been released.
Three Arrested in Elizabeth City Shooting Investigation
Elizabeth City, N.C. (April 23, 2026) — Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting that left a victim with multiple gunshot wounds in Elizabeth City last month.
According to a press release from the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on March 22, 2026, to the 100 block of Zack Circle following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators, working alongside the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, processed the scene and conducted a follow-up investigation that led to the identification of three suspects.
On April 20, 2026, deputies took the following individuals into custody:
All three suspects have been charged with:
Officials stated that the suspects are being held without bond at the Albemarle District Jail. A court appearance was scheduled for April 21, 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details about the victim’s condition have been released.