Asheville police are actively searching for 18-year-old Elijah William Poore following a violent incident that left a teenager injured. The suspect is wanted in connection with a robbery and shooting that occurred on Friday night, July 24, 2026. According to the Asheville Police Department, officers responded to the 100 block of South French Broad Avenue at approximately 9:12 p.m. after receiving reports of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male victim who had been shot and robbed. The victim was able to drive himself from the scene and call for assistance before being transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the victim was meeting someone at a separate location when the incident took place. Police have identified Poore as the suspect and attempted to locate him at a residence on Erskine Avenue, but those efforts were unsuccessful. Poore has been formally charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and robbery with a dangerous weapon. The investigation remains active, and authorities have stated there is no evidence linking this incident to a separate shooting that occurred on Biltmore Avenue the previous weekend. The Asheville Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Elijah William Poore to come forward. Residents are asked to contact the Asheville Police Department directly at (828) 252-1110 with any tips or leads that could assist in the ongoing manhunt. The case is currently under active investigation by local law enforcement.