ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Elizabeth City police are investigating after a man was found dead in an apartment off of Walker Avenue.
Police said they were called to the scene at approximately 11:30 Friday night for a report that someone had been shot at Walker Landing Apartments. Upon arrival, they said they found Gideon Griffin Jr. dead inside his apartment. After a preliminary investigation, police identified 45-year-old Joseph Simmons, formerly of Elizabeth City, as a person of interest and are looking for him.
If you have any information about the incident, police ask that you contact the Elizabeth City Police Department.
