On October 2, 2022, Au’Mau’Vion Watford, a 28-year-old African American male, was found dead from gunshot wounds at a home in the Rivercreek Mobile Home Park outside of Washington, North Carolina. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call shortly after 11:00 pm and discovered Au’Mau’Vion Watford deceased at the scene. His older brother, Auviaughne Watford, 29, was also found at the scene with gunshot wounds and was taken to ECU Health for treatment.
The investigation
into the shooting revealed that it was not a random act of violence. Sheriff Paula Dance stated that the authorities were unsure if the incident was drug or gang-related but were not ruling anything out. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that there were other individuals present at the residence during the shooting, and efforts were being made to track down these individuals to determine who may have committed the crime.
As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward, emphasizing that even small pieces of information could be crucial in solving the case. The Sheriff’s Office has assured the public that there is no immediate threat to their safety.
