Costello Zyan Reese, a 19-year-old male from Goldsboro, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on August 1, 2020. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. in the 200 block of Winslow Circle. Reese was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was immediately transported to Wayne UNC Health, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the shooting.
During the investigation, a 17-year-old male suspect
was identified and subsequently apprehended. The suspect, whose name has not been released due to his juvenile status, was taken into custody without incident by the Goldsboro Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Task Force, and the Mount Olive Police Department. The juvenile suspect was charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held at the Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
Further developments in the case revealed that an additional arrest was made. Patience R. Davis of Mount Olive was charged with felony obstructing justice in connection with the investigation. Davis turned herself in to authorities at the Wayne County Magistrate's Office and was placed under a $1,500 bond.
The investigation into the death of Costello Zyan Reese is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and pursue leads. The tragic loss of this young man has left a profound impact on the Goldsboro community, as they seek justice for Reese and his family.
