PARKSLEY, Va. - Officials say deputies responded to a reported shooting inside the Royal Farms in Parksley on April 2 around 10:56 p.m. When they arrived, the deputies learned that an armed robbery had occurred in the store.
They say the suspect entered the store while multiple people were inside, pulled a firearm out of a bag as he approached the counter, and fired a single round at a window. The suspect then demanded the cashier give him money before fleeing the store on foot. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Deputies say they identified 28-year-old Noah Christopher Lamphier, of New Church, as the suspect. Warrants have been obtained for the following charges:
- Armed Robbery
- Shooting in an Occupied Building
- Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Felon
Noah Christopher Lamphier, Courtesy Accomack County Sheriff's Office
Lamphier has not been arrested and was last known to be on foot on the east side of U.S. Route 13 in the Parksley area, officials say. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
Officials ask that anyone with information regarding Lamphier's whereabouts contact law enforcement immediately. Do not approach the suspect. Anyone with information should contact the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at 757-787-1131 or 757-824-5666.