Muzungu Muteba, a 24-year-old male, tragically lost his life on February 2, 2020, in New Bern, North Carolina. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing, as he was the victim of a shooting incident. Muzungu Muteba was taken to CarolinaEast Medical Center after being shot, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
The investigation into Muzungu Muteba's death led to the arrest of four individuals. Kenneth Ward, 28, and Destiny Green, 24, were among those arrested and charged with murder. Ward was initially taken into custody on the night of the shooting for possession of cocaine and was still in jail at the time of his arrest for murder. Green was also charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Additionally, Quinzell Saunders and Shandler Jones were arrested and charged with murder for their involvement in the death of Muzungu Muteba.
The legal proceedings for those involved in Muzungu Muteba's death have been ongoing. Kenneth Ward and Destiny Green made their first court appearances shortly after their arrests and were denied bond, meaning they remained in jail without the possibility of release pending trial. The investigation into the shooting and the circumstances leading up to it continued, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Muzungu Muteba's death was a significant loss to his family and community. He is survived by his parents, Muteba Kapafule and Masangu Kibame, as well as his siblings, Allan Mubeko, Nelly Muteba, Ngama Muteba Michou, and Rose Mamissa. The community mourned his passing and sought justice for the tragic and untimely loss of a young life.
