Dakotah "Peanut" Redmond, a 29-year-old male from Tarboro, North Carolina, was found dead from gunshot wounds on October 27, 2019. The incident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Church Street in Princeville. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after receiving a call and discovered Redmond's body. The investigation revealed that the shooting took place during a social gathering, with many people congregating in the yard of the residence until almost 3 a.m.
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authorities charged Melvin Ray Jones, Jr., a 30-year-old male from Tarboro, with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with Redmond's death. Jones was identified as the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage and social media accounts. Another individual, Travis Draugn, was also shot that night but was treated and released from Vidant Edgecombe Hospital.
The investigation into Redmond's death is ongoing, with detectives seeking additional information from the public. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
