Jordan Andre McDaniels, a 23-year-old African American male from Bayboro, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 12, 2022. The incident occurred outside the Craven County Courthouse in New Bern, North Carolina. On that fateful day, Jordan and his brother, Jaheem Dashawn McDaniels, were both shot in front of the courthouse. Jordan succumbed to his injuries, while Jaheem, aged 21, was critically injured and transported to ECU Health in Greenville.
The New Bern Police Department
responded to the shooting at approximately 10:50 a.m. on July 12, 2022. Upon arrival, officers found the two brothers suffering from gunshot wounds. First aid was administered at the scene, and both victims were taken to a local hospital. Unfortunately, Jordan was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The suspect in the shooting, Dakota Wright, a 19-year-old male from Vanceboro, North Carolina, was apprehended by the police later that day. Wright was charged with an open count of murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and one count of attempted murder. The investigation revealed that the shooting was not a random act of violence, as the parties involved knew each other.
Wright was placed in the Craven County Jail without bond, and his first court appearance was scheduled for July 13, 2022. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The New Bern Police Department continues to work diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
