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Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office Charges Man With Attempted Murder

March 27, 2024 By Richard C. Gilbert

Dennis Raymond Hunt

The Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with attempted murder.

Dennis Raymond Hunt, age 54 of Elkin, faces charges that include attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill and assault and battery. Hunt is being held without bond in the Wilkes County Detention Center.

On Monday, March 25th around 6:45 pm, Wilkes County Deputies responded to Link Road in reference to a shooting. Deputies found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to a leg.

The victim was transported to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The subject who has not been identified, is reported to be in stable condition.

No other information has been provided.

Photo: Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office

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