Violent — Rocky Mount, VA — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A man was stabbed and later died at a hospital after an incident in Rocky Mount.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Rocky Mount, VA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: female, age 18
  • Victim(s): 1 (27-year-old male with a puncture wound to his upper chest)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The stabbing occurred in Candlewood Apartments in Rocky Mount on July 8, 2026.
  • Nikita Williams was taken to Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital after being stabbed.
  • Amanda Akers was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder.
  • Williams later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
  • Akers is being held at the Franklin County Jail without bond.