On October 2, 2022, 28-year-old Au’Mau’Vion Watford was found dead from gunshot wounds at a home in the Rivercreek Mobile Home Park outside Washington, North Carolina. Pitt County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered him shortly after 11:00 pm. His older brother, Auviaughne Watford, 29, was also shot and taken to ECU Health for treatment.

Investigators say the shooting was not random. Authorities stated they were unsure whether it was drug- or gang-related but were not ruling anything out. Other people were at the residence during the shooting, and the Sheriff’s Office was working to locate those individuals to determine who may have been involved. No arrests had been announced and the investigation remained ongoing.

If anyone was at Rivercreek Mobile Home Park that night or has information about the people present, please contact the Sheriff’s Office; even small details could be important.