Aaron Porter, 34, was fatally shot on December 24, 2023, at the intersection of North Washington Street and Tarboro Street in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Officers from the Rocky Mount Police Department found him in the early morning hours with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead en route to the hospital. Preliminary investigation indicates the shooting was a targeted attack and may be connected to an earlier altercation in downtown Rocky Mount.

Authorities have characterized the incident as isolated and are actively seeking information to identify those responsible. The department has offered a reward of up to $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest and has asked anyone with information to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department or Twin County Crime Stoppers.

Does anyone have information about encounters in downtown Rocky Mount on the night of December 23–24 that could help investigators?