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A Rocky Mount city councilman is expected to appear in Durham County court this week after he was arrested on gun charges on N.C. Central University’s campus.
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Timothy “T.J.” Walker Jr., who represents Ward 4 in Rocky Mount, was arrested by campus police Saturday, according to court documents. The university was hosting its homecoming celebrations this past weekend.
Walker, 34, was charged with felony possessing a gun on educational property and misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon while off his own premises. Documents list the weapon as a Glock 23 Gen 5.
In North Carolina, it is illegal to carry a concealed handgun or other weapon in public unless you have a valid concealed carry permit or qualify for specific legal exceptions. Even with a valid permit, it’s illegal to carry a weapon on educational property, in courtrooms, at public parades or demonstrations, and in establishments serving alcohol.
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The court order says Walker was arrested without a warrant by campus police. The documents do not describe the circumstances or location of the arrest beyond Durham County and do not specify if Walker was attending homecoming celebrations at the time.
Walker was elected to the Rocky Mount City Council in 2023. The News & Observer has contacted the councilman and the city of Rocky Mount for a comment on the allegations.
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His first court appearance is Thursday at 8:45 a.m.