Darrell Mims Jr., a 25-year-old male, was tragically killed on November 26, 2021, in New Bern, North Carolina. On that fateful day, at approximately 2:39 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a call from the 1000 block of Pavie Avenue reporting the sound of gunshots and a male subject who had been shot. Upon arrival, they found Darrell Mims Jr. lying on the ground, severely bleeding and unresponsive. He was immediately transported to the local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The medical examiner ruled his death as a homicide.
Investigators determined that Darrell Mims Jr. was visiting a residence where numerous people were hanging out when an unknown assailant or assailants fired several shots at him, fatally wounding him. The New Bern Police Department is actively investigating this case as a homicide. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to help solve this cold case.
The New Bern Police Department has urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward and contact them. They have also partnered with Craven County Crime Stoppers to encourage community members to report any leads that could assist in the investigation. The tragic death of Darrell Mims Jr. has left a void in the community, and law enforcement remains committed to bringing justice to his family and friends.
