Police are investigating a shooting that took place late this morning at Westridge Grill after a Rocky Mount man shot a woman and then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Police are investigating a shooting that took place late this morning at Westridge Grill after a Rocky Mount man shot a woman and then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Two dead in suspected murder-suicide at Westridge Grill

From Staff Reports

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A Rocky Mount man and his reported girflriend are dead after a suspected murder-suicide occurred today at Westridge Shopping Center, according to Rocky Mount police.

Police said Carlos Whitaker opened fire at Westridge Grill shortly after 11:30 a.m. Cynthia Jeanette Joyner, 41, died of wounds at the scene.

Police found the body of Whitaker behind the shopping center a short while later. Police say they suspect Whitaker died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing from the scene on foot after the initial shooting. 

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Tragic

Cynthia was always sweet and happy. She was a big reason I kept going back. I will miss here very much!

oh no

Cynthia was the sweetest thing! We just saw her yesterday when we were there for lunch. Condonlences to all.

Tragic

Sad to hear

Westridge Shooting

Thank you RMPD for capturing the suspect so quickly. Job well done and excellent police work!

he killed himself..they didnt

he killed himself..they didnt capture him..they cant catch nobody!!!!!

Seriously ?

You Got To Be Stupid He Killed Himself How In The HEll Do You THink They Gone Capture A Dead Person , Please Read Moree Before You Make A Comment You Should Delete This Comment , Cause iKnoo You Feel Stupidd . . .

should prob not be so quick to speak, you look stupid

so when the original person "Captcha" wrote this they had not updated the report. it still said he was on foot. So should prob not be to quick to call people stupid because chances are you dont know the whole story.

should prob not be so quick to speak, you look stupid

so when the original person "Captcha" wrote this they had not updated the report. it still said he was on foot. So should prob not be to quick to call people stupid because chances are you dont know the whole story.

God Bless

Please keep us informed!

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