Patrick White, a 42-year-old attorney from Goldsboro, NC, tragically lost his life on December 19, 2022. He was shot by his client, Francisco Sanchez, inside the law offices of Riddle & Brantley, where White was working on a case involving Sanchez and his wife. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. when Sanchez returned to the office with a loaded gun and opened fire. White, in an act of heroism, attempted to stop Sanchez by rushing towards him and yelling for him to stop.
Unfortunately, White succumbed to his injuries, and Sanchez later turned the gun on himself.
White was a dedicated attorney and a devoted family man. He was married with two children, ages 12 and 10, and was known for his commitment to justice and his community. His colleagues and friends remember him as a hero who sacrificed his life to protect others. The Goldsboro Police Department investigated the incident, and it was determined to be a murder-suicide. No other suspects were involved, and the case was resolved with Sanchez's death.
White's death has had a profound impact on his colleagues and the legal community, prompting many to reevaluate their security practices. His funeral was held on January 6, 2023, at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC, where he was a member. The family requested donations in his memory be made to the Methodist Home for Children, a charity close to White's heart.
Patrick White's legacy lives on through the lives he touched and the example of bravery he set. His selfless actions in the face of danger will always be remembered by those who knew him and worked with him.
