Eric Ramone Horton Sr., 35, was found dead in a ditch along Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Greenville, North Carolina, on December 28, 2025. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office determined the cause of death to be gun violence; investigators say he was shot at least twice and opened a homicide investigation into what they describe as a targeted shooting.

Horton worked in construction and performed as an aspiring rapper under the name 2 Eazy roc. Family and friends describe him as an easy-going, respectful and humble father who loved spending time with his children, including outings to Brody Duck Pond. His former partner recalled a final meeting about a week before his death that she later viewed with unease.

No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced and investigators have asked the public for information. If anyone knew Eric, saw him around Greenville in late December, or has information about activity along Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, please share what you know with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office.