ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC. (THECOUNT) — Justin Lynn Ramirez has been identified as a suspect in the brutal double-murder near Haw River, North Carolina, according to Tuesday morning reports.

Ramirez, 31, is wanted by authorities after two people were found dead in Haw River, according to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.

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Deputies responded after 10 p.m. to reports of shots fired at 2092 Payne Road in Haw River, near Salem United Methodist Church. When they arrived, two victims were found suffering from fatal gunshot injuries.

Ramirez is described as a 6-foot-1 tall man weighing about 180 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes.

Deputies warn that Ramirez is “armed and dangerous,” reports MyFox8.

The sheriff’s office believes Ramirez may be driving a stolen 1996 Dodge pickup with North Carolina plates YC7394. The truck is beige with a single brown stripe down the side.

“If seen, do not approach Mr. Ramirez,” the sheriff’s office reports.

Anyone with possible information on the deadly incident or Ramirez’ whereabouts should contact police immediately at 911.

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Geo quick facts: Haw River is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census the population was 2,298 – Wikipedia.