EDEN, N.C. — Javen Orlando Hairston, 23, of Stoneville, is in Rockingham County Jail without bond following a shots fired incident in Eden on May 7, 2025. The Eden Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 3:23 p.m. involving a white SUV and a black SUV near East Arbor Lane and Linden Drive.
Charges
Hairston has been charged with the following felony offenses:
Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle
Investigation
Witnesses helped investigators identify Hairston as the suspect. An extensive investigation led to his arrest. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and details about possible victims or the vehicles involved have not been released.
Court Appearance
Hairston is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on May 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Contact Information
Anyone with further information about the incident is urged to contact Lieutenant David Stepps or Detective Joshua Ferguson at 336-623-9755 (available 24 hours) or 336-623-9240 ext. 3255 (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.
Stay tuned for updates as this investigation develops.
