Man arrested in connection to Whiteville apartment complex shooting

Whiteville, NC (WWAY) — A Whiteville man has been arrested following a shooting that took place at a Whiteville apartment complex on May 28th.

According to court documents, Whiteville police issued an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Javion Delton Evans on Thursday, and Evans was arrested on Sunday.

The incident comes after Whiteville police responded to a shots-fired report at Covey Run II Apartments on Thursday. When officers arrived, they found one person who had sustained a minor neck injury caused by a stray projectile, who later received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said several vehicles and apartment buildings were also struck by gunfire during the incident.

Evans has been charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, 7 counts of injury to real property, 2 counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, discharging a firearm inside city limits, discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling or moving vehicle, and discharging a weapon into occupied property. 

Evans is being held at the Brunswick County Detention Center without bond.

His next court date is set for Thursday at the Columbus County courthouse.