Elizabeth City man charged in early morning shooting

May 27, 2026

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Summary

Police said a 35-year-old Elizabeth City man was charged after a woman was shot early Tuesday near Washington Street.

Why this matters

The case updates residents on a violent crime investigation in Elizabeth City and provides ways to share information with police. It also identifies the charges filed and the suspect's custody status.

An Elizabeth City man was charged after a shooting early Tuesday, police said.

Officers responded about 2:30 a.m. May 26 to a shooting call near 700 Washington St., according to the Elizabeth City Police Department.

When officers arrived, they found a 34-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. Police said officers rendered aid and began an investigation at the scene.

The woman was taken to Sentara Albemarle Medical Center and later transferred to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for additional treatment. Her condition was not released.

Investigators identified the suspect as Dashan Allen Lewis, 35, of the 800 block of Bunnells Avenue in Elizabeth City. Police later located Lewis in the 800 block of Bunnells Avenue.

After additional interviews and evidence collection, Lewis was arrested and taken to the Albemarle District Jail, where he was held without bond.

Lewis made his first court appearance Tuesday in Pasquotank County District Court.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321, Crime Line at 252-335-5555, or FUSUS Text-a-Tip anonymously at 252-390-8477.

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