Ralph Boggs, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 19, 2018, at an apartment complex located at 2824 Holly Glen Drive in Greenville, North Carolina. The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m., when witnesses reported hearing gunfire and discovered Boggs suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot. Despite the efforts of first responders, Boggs was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Ralph Boggs' death led to the arrest of
Ricardo Hardison, who was charged with first-degree murder. Hardison, who had been on the run for nearly two months, was apprehended on January 12, 2019, after a lengthy car chase that spanned multiple counties. During the chase, authorities reported that cocaine and marijuana were being thrown from the vehicle. Hardison was also charged with felony fleeing to elude, felony possession of cocaine, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
The Greenville Police Department, in collaboration with the Pitt County District Attorney's Office, worked diligently to coordinate Hardison's return to Pitt County, where he remains in custody under no bond. The investigation revealed that Boggs had been the victim of a previous shooting in Rocky Mount earlier in the month, and authorities are exploring the possibility of a connection between the two incidents.
The community was deeply affected by the loss of Ralph Boggs, with residents expressing their shock and fear following the incident. The Greenville Police Department has continued to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice to Boggs and his family.
