Renessa Godwin, a 30-year-old woman from Lumberton, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on December 2, 2019. She was shot multiple times at her home on Carthage Road during a birthday party. The incident occurred when four armed men entered the home and opened fire. Renessa was taken to Southeastern Regional Medical Center and later flown to another hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries the following night.
A 16-year-old boy was also shot multiple times during the same incident and was flown to a hospital for treatment.
The Lumberton Police Department, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation , conducted interviews with witnesses and processed the scene. The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred during a birthday party at Renessa's home. The police were dispatched to the scene around 9:37 p.m. on the night of the incident. An autopsy was scheduled to confirm the cause of death.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Renessa Godwin's death. The police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Evan Whitley or Paula McMillan at the Lumberton Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working diligently to bring justice to Renessa and her family.
