On February 4, 2023, 19-year-old Tazion Baines was shot and killed in the 600 block of Paul Street in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Baines with multiple gunshot wounds; he was given medical attention but died at the scene.

Two people were arrested on February 6, 2023: 20-year-old John Doe and 22-year-old Jane Smith. Both were charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, held without bond, and entered pleas of not guilty. Investigators said tips from residents and surveillance footage helped identify the suspects.

The shooting intensified local concern about gun violence and prompted officials and community groups to call for expanded youth outreach, conflict resolution programs, and greater collaboration with law enforcement. If anyone saw activity near Paul Street on February 4, 2023, or has information about this case, please come forward.