Smithfield police are actively seeking the public's assistance in locating Christopher Jessie Williams, a 32-year-old man from Smithfield, North Carolina. Williams is currently at large and is wanted in connection with a serious stabbing incident that occurred on Friday night, October 2, 2026. According to law enforcement reports, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West Street in Smithfield at approximately 9:30 p.m. following a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim suffering from a large laceration to the neck. The victim was subsequently transported by Johnston County EMS to WakeMed Raleigh Hospital, where they are being treated for serious injuries. Investigators have determined that the stabbing took place during an altercation between the victim and Williams. Police state that Williams fled the scene before officers arrived and that initial searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Williams is now wanted on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Authorities emphasize that Williams remains at large and pose a potential danger to the community. The Smithfield Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding Williams' whereabouts to come forward immediately. Residents who know where Williams may be are asked to call 911, contact the Smithfield police directly at 919-934-2121, or submit a tip anonymously through the department’s Tip411 application. This investigation is ongoing, and police continue to search for the suspect to bring him into custody for questioning and to answer for the alleged assault.