Maurice Ruffin, a 36-year-old man from Wilson, NC, tragically passed away on February 3, 2022. He was found shot multiple times in the parking lot of the Creamery on Goldsboro Street South in Wilson. Despite being rushed to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC, he succumbed to his injuries.
The incident led to the arrest of David Lee Bryant Jr., a 24-year-old man from Wilson, who was charged with one count of murder.
Bryant was taken into custody shortly after the shooting, based on a suspect description provided to responding officers. He has been held without bond since his arrest.
In a related development, Jaquan Deshaun Barnes, a 22-year-old man, was also implicated in the case. Barnes was arrested on February 9, 2022, and charged with first-degree murder. However, during the court proceedings, it was revealed that Barnes was not the shooter. The prosecution alleged that Barnes was across the street when the shooting occurred, and Bryant was identified as the alleged trigger man. Barnes was granted a $350,000 secured bond in October 2023, with strict conditions including electronic monitoring and no contact with the victim's family.
The case continues to unfold as both Bryant and Barnes await trial, with the next court appearance scheduled for December 13. The community and the victim's family are closely following the developments, hoping for justice to be served.
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