Danzelle Boomer, a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 25, 2020, in New Bern, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 7:13 p.m. when officers responded to reports of gunshots in the Dillahunt Street and Carver Street area. Upon arrival, they found Boomer suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he died while being transported to the hospital.
The New Bern Police Department launched a homicide investigation immediately following the
incident. The circumstances surrounding Boomer's death remain under investigation, and the authorities have not yet released any information regarding potential suspects or arrests. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving the case.
Boomer was a resident of New Bern and is survived by his children, Marvelous Boomer and Judaya Boomer, as well as his parents, Sharon Boomer Burden and Marcus Burden, and his father, Eric Jennett. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and the police continue to seek leads to bring justice to Boomer and his family.
