1 arrested after fatal shooting in Wilson

A man has been arrested after a fatal shooting in Wilson Thursday.

Wilson police said at 3:00 PM, officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the area of the 1600 Goldsboro Street South in Wilson.

Upon arrival, officers said they located 36-year-old Maurice Ruffin in the parking lot of the Creamery at 1616 Goldsboro Street South.

Ruffin had been shot multiple times and was later pronounced deceased after being transported to the hospital.

A description was quickly broadcasted to responding officers who located the suspect, 24-year-old David Lee Bryant Jr. in the area where he was taken into custody.

Wilson police said Bryant was charged with one open count of murder and given no bond.

WRAL News is working to gather more information.