Rocky Mount councilman arrested, accused of bringing gun on NC Central's campus: news

Rocky Mount Councilman Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Gun onto NC Central Campus

DURHAM, N.C. Rocky Mount City Councilman Timothy Jerome “T.J.” Walker Jr. has been arrested and charged after authorities accused him of carrying a firearm onto the campus of North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

Details of the Incident and Charges

Law enforcement officials confirmed that Walker, who represents Ward 4 on the Rocky Mount City Council, faces criminal charges for possession of a weapon on educational property. Under North Carolina General Statutes, bringing or possessing a firearm on any school or university campus is strictly prohibited and classified as a felony offense, except for authorized law enforcement personnel.

Campus police and local Durham authorities responded after the weapon was identified on university grounds. Details regarding the exact circumstances of the encounter, whether the weapon was concealed, and any bond conditions are being processed through the Durham County court system.

Background on Councilman T.J. Walker

Walker was elected to represent Ward 4 in Rocky Mount, where he has served as a council member and community advocate. Notably, Walker is an alumnus of North Carolina Central University, having earned his undergraduate degree from the Durham institution. Outside of municipal office, Walker has worked in community engagement and ministry within the Rocky Mount area.

University Safety Protocols and Next Steps

North Carolina Central University maintains strict campus safety regulations regarding weapons to protect students, faculty, and visitors. Campus administrators emphasize that any unauthorized firearm on university property triggers immediate law enforcement intervention and legal proceedings.

Neither the City of Rocky Mount nor Walker’s legal representatives have issued an official public statement regarding the arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing.