Vincent Edward Woodley Jr., a 33-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 26, 2022, in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Law enforcement officials discovered Vincent with multiple gunshot wounds near Reyes Verdin Lane. Despite the efforts of EMS personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Duplin County Sheriff's Office quickly identified Antonio Hodges, a 44-year-old male from Goldsboro, as the primary suspect in the shooting.
A warrant was issued for Hodges' arrest, and the Sheriff's Office offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to his capture. The investigation into Vincent Woodley's death is ongoing, with law enforcement actively searching for Hodges and gathering evidence to build a case against him.
Vincent's untimely death has left the community in shock and mourning. Friends and family remember him as a kind and gentle soul who was taken too soon. As the investigation continues, the community hopes for justice and closure for Vincent and his loved ones.
