Exzavia Cortez Ramseur, a 32-year-old Black male from Clayton, NC, was tragically killed on October 30, 2022, in Goldsboro, NC. The incident occurred at 203 Haywood Drive, where Wayne County Deputies responded to a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Exzavia Cortez Ramseur lying in the front yard of the residence, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite the life-saving measures attempted by Wayne County EMS, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The body was transported to Wayne UNC Healthcare and later to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
The investigation into the death of Exzavia Cortez Ramseur revealed that it was an isolated incident. Detectives actively followed up on leads, and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office sought assistance from the public for any information related to the case. Through the course of the investigation, two suspects were identified and arrested. Daniel Cornelius Avery, a 34-year-old male from Raleigh, was charged with First Degree Murder and Firearm by Felon, with no bond set for the murder charge and a $50,000 secured bond for the firearm charge. Karleikeya Ankeria Leach, a 28-year-old female from Raleigh, was charged with Accessory After the Fact to First-Degree Murder, with a bond set at $100,000 secured.
The arrests were made with the assistance and coordinated efforts of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation . The investigation into the murder of Exzavia Cortez Ramseur is ongoing, and detectives continue to follow up on leads to ensure justice is served.
