Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Suspect In Early Morning Shooting

MIDDLESEX, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an early morning shooting in northeastern Johnston County.

Deputies responded around 1:08 a.m. Tuesday to a reported shooting in the 100 block of Brooke Lane, off Barnes Road near Middlesex.

When deputies arrived, they found a man lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released.

Investigators identified the suspect as 43-year-old Bryan Devon Wilson of Joyce Drive in Middlesex.

According to the sheriff’s office, investigators believe Wilson arrived at the Brooke Lane residence and began firing at the victim shortly after the victim returned home with a woman.

Authorities said Wilson and the woman had previously been involved in a relationship.

Wilson remained at large Tuesday afternoon. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at 919-989-5000. Callers may remain anonymous.