Steve McGaratte Williams, a 43-year-old man from Scotland Neck, Tarboro, NC, tragically died on September 21, 2022, from a gunshot wound. Williams was standing with several other people outside a home in the 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive when multiple individuals exited a vehicle on Elm Street and began firing shots. Williams was found with a gunshot wound by Tarboro police officers who were patrolling the area and immediately began first aid before the Edgecombe County Rescue Squad arrived and transported him to ECU Health Edgecombe, where he later died.
Following the incident, Tarboro police launched an investigation into the shooting. Detectives collected evidence and seized property to aid in their investigation. As part of the investigation, a juvenile was arrested in connection with Williams' death. The case remains under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
The circumstances surrounding Williams' death highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in communities and the importance of swift police response and thorough investigations to bring justice to victims and their families.
