Terrance Ryan Drakeford, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2018, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born on September 30, 1991, in Columbia, South Carolina, Terrance was a beloved son, father, and friend. He attended Charles B. Aycock High School in Pikeville, North Carolina, and later pursued higher education at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina.
Terrance worked as a landscaper and in an industrial plant, and he had a passion for basketball and football. He cherished spending time with his family and friends, especially his children.
On the night of September 27, 2018, Terrance was found deceased at the scene of a shooting in the 1500 block of Edgerton Street in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. The investigation revealed that Terrance had been shot, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Several arrests were made in connection with Terrance's murder. On October 5, 2018, Tyriek Langston, an 18-year-old male from Goldsboro, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Terrance. Keiraun Antonio Tann, another 18-year-old male from Goldsboro, was taken into custody on October 25, 2018, and also faced a murder charge. Additionally, Antwon Hamilton, a 19-year-old male, and Tynae Jeffers, a 21-year-old female, both from Goldsboro, were arrested in connection with the murder. Hamilton was charged with first-degree murder, while Jeffers was charged with harboring a fugitive.
The investigation into Terrance's death was thorough, and the arrests of multiple suspects highlighted the efforts of the Goldsboro Police Department to bring justice to Terrance and his family. The suspects were held without bond at the Wayne County Detention Center, and their court appearances were scheduled shortly after their arrests. The case remains a somber reminder of the impact of violence on communities and the importance of seeking justice for victims and their families.
