ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — A shooter is on the loose after Rocky Mount police said a young man was shot in the head Sunday afternoon.

UPDATE: Rocky Mount shooting victim dies, suspect now faces murder charge

The incident was reported around 2:15 p.m. through ShotSpotter in the 1200 block of Branch Street, according to a news release from Rocky Mount police.

UPDATE: Rocky Mount shooting victim dies, suspect now faces murder charge

When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound to his head, the news release said.

The man was taken to UNC Heath Care for treatment.

UPDATE: Rocky Mount shooting victim dies, suspect now faces murder charge

Officials said anyone with information about the shooting should call the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411 or Crimestoppers at 252-977-1111 for a cash reward.