Pitt County deputies are actively searching for Caryzj Johnson, a 27-year-old man from Nashville, North Carolina, who is wanted in connection with an attempted first-degree murder incident. The suspect is described as armed and dangerous and remains at large as of the latest report on July 25, 2026. The incident occurred late Friday morning at a gas station known as Kash and Karry, located off Hanrahan Road just outside the town of Grifton. Authorities responded to reports of shots fired at the location and subsequently entered Johnson into the National Crime Information Center as a wanted individual. Investigators have stated that residents should expect to see regular law enforcement patrols in the area as the search continues. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to exercise extreme caution. If anyone spots Johnson, they are advised not to approach him under any circumstances but to immediately call 911 or contact the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office directly at 252-830-4141. Additionally, the public is encouraged to provide any information that could assist in locating Johnson. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers by calling 252-758-7777, using the P3 Tips mobile application, or visiting their website at www.crimestopper.org. Crime Stoppers has announced that tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek the public's assistance in bringing Johnson to justice for the alleged shooting.