BP Gas Station Shooting Results in Homicide – Rewards Offered for Info


On Monday, March 24, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the BP station located at 615 Raleigh Road in Henderson. When officers arrived, they found the store clerk Ahmed Shahit, 55, 1259 Nicholas Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Shahit was pronounced deceased while on scene.

The investigation has revealed that two black males entered the store and demanded cash. The first suspect was approximately 5’8” and the second was approximately 5’4”. The suspects were believed to have left the store on foot.

The investigation into this matter is being conducted by the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Crime Stoppers will pay rewards of up to 2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in criminal activity.