A shooting at the Stovall Family Dollar in Stovall, North Carolina, on the evening of January 9, 2026, left Ryan Ellington dead. The incident happened about 7:40 p.m.; emergency responders who were nearby arrived within seconds and rendered medical aid to two victims. Ryan Ellington was pronounced dead at the scene. A juvenile who was also shot was flown to a hospital by Duke Life Flight and reported in stable condition.

The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Nineteen-year-old Aiden Moss of Bullock has been arrested and is being held without bond at the Granville County Detention Center. Moss is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Authorities have released limited additional details and the investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about what happened at the Family Dollar that evening, please share it with investigators.