On February 26, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Scotland Neck police responded to reports of a man lying in the roadway on the 1500 block of Roanoke Street. Upon arrival, officers, along with the Halifax County Sheriff's Department, discovered 33-year-old Dayquan Sherrod Pittman, originally from Scotland Neck but residing in Rocky Mount, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Investigations revealed that Pittman had been with friends on Roanoke Street earlier that night. Despite the likelihood of multiple witnesses to the shooting, no individuals remained at the scene to provide information to law enforcement. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Halifax Crime Stoppers or the Scotland Neck Police Department to assist in the investigation.
As of December 24, 2024, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made or suspects publicly identified. Family members continue to seek answers and justice for Pittman's death, appealing to the community for any information that could lead to the resolution of the case.
