Tavorje Kelly, a 14-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on March 16, 2022, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was killed in a drive-by shooting while he was sleeping inside a trailer home at Tanglewood Mobile Home Park on Central Heights Road. The incident occurred around 4 a.m., and the mobile home was riddled with bullet holes. Tavorje was one of five siblings and a student at Eastern Wayne Middle School.
His family described him as a nice, funny, and intelligent individual who made a connection with everyone he came in contact with. His classmates adored him, and he loved to play basketball.
The shooting has left Tavorje's family and the community in shock and mourning. His sister and other loved ones shared how this loss has impacted their family, expressing their heartbreak and the difficulty of moving forward without him. His dad, who was too emotional to talk, mentioned that Tavorje was very much loved and touched everyone he came in contact with. The family has lived in the area for years and emphasized that it is not a bad place, but the gun violence is out of control.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Tavorje Kelly's death. The Goldsboro Police have not released information on whether Tavorje was the intended target of the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with additional details that could help solve the case to come forward. The community remains concerned for their safety, and family members have expressed their anger and fear following the tragic incident. They have called for more information, guidance, and support on ways to handle conflicts without resorting to gun violence.
