04/26/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shooting Incident on Monroe Street Under Investigation
Roxboro, NC — April 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
At approximately 1:24 AM on April 26, 2025, officers from the Roxboro Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the 400 block of Monroe Street.
Upon arrival, officers were advised that two people had arrived at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Demarcus Brown, 24 years old, and Adam Woods, 30 years old, both suffered gunshot wounds. Both of them are in stable condition at this time. Detectives arrived on Monroe Street and began processing and collecting evidence. An apartment in the complex was struck from a bullet through a second story wall that nearly hit a juvenile. Two vehicles were also struck from gunfire during the incident. Captain Dickerson stated, “The violence in our city and county has to stop. Detectives and officers are working around the clock to ensure swift action is taken for all of the offenders involved.”
The incident remains under active investigation. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and processing evidence. Demarcus Brown currently has active warrants for attempted first degree murder in relation to this incident. He has not been apprehended at this time. Preliminary information suggests this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the general public.
The Roxboro Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact the department at (336) 599-8345 or submit tips anonymously through the Tip Line at (336) 322-6072.
Additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Contact:
Sgt A.B. Cox
Roxboro Police Department
Phone: (336) 599-8345
Email: [email protected]
