Carteret County deputies are on the lookout for a man accused of using a gun to assault someone during an argument.
The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 5 p.m. on Thursday in the Merrimon area, a quiet community near Beaufort, North Carolina. Adian Johnson, who is from Beaufort, reportedly got into a heated argument with another man at a local business. Things escalated, and Johnson is accused of using a gun to assault the other man.
After the confrontation, Johnson took off in a white car. Authorities believe he might be with Misty Jones, another Beaufort resident.
The sheriff’s office says Johnson already has outstanding charges connected to the assault. They’re urging anyone who knows where he might be to give them a call at 252-726-1911.
If you live in the area or have any information that could help, the deputies want to hear from you. They’re working hard to keep the community safe and resolve this situation quickly.