On the evening of January 9, 2026, a fatal shooting in Stovall, North Carolina, resulted in the death of Ryan Ellington. The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. at the Stovall Family Dollar. Emergency responders were in close proximity and arrived on the scene within seconds to render medical aid to two victims who had been shot. Ryan Ellington was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim, a juvenile, was transported to a hospital by Duke Life Flight and was reported to be in stable condition. The Granville County Sheriff's Office has been investigating the shooting. In connection with the incident, 19-year-old Aiden Moss of Bullock has been arrested. Moss is being held without bond at the Granville County Detention Center.
Aiden Moss has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. The investigation into the shooting remains active and ongoing, with authorities releasing limited additional details at this time.
