Mustafa Yousef Shabaneh, a 33-year-old male, was tragically killed on September 4, 2018, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The incident occurred early in the morning at a home located on Forest Wood Road. Shabaneh was found inside his pickup truck, which had crashed through a neighbor's fence. Alongside him were two other men, Anthony Ryan Hilliard, 30, and Randy Navoro Williams, 32. All three men had been shot.
Shabaneh was pronounced dead at the scene, while Hilliard succumbed to his injuries later at Vidant Hospital in Greenville. Williams was listed in stable condition.
The Rocky Mount Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. According to police reports, the shooting was not a random act of violence; the victims were specifically targeted. However, the exact motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The police have not released any information on potential suspects or arrests related to the case. Investigators believe there may have been underlying factors that led to the incident, but no concrete details have been provided.
The shooting took place outside Shabaneh's residence, and it is not known why the other two men were present at the location. The police have stated that there appeared to have been a robbery, but no further information has been disclosed. The homicide unit is actively working on the case, seeking leads and information to bring the investigation to a close. Despite the ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains open.
The community of Rocky Mount was shocked by the incident, as the subdivision where the shooting occurred is typically quiet and rarely sees such violent events. Neighbors and family members of the victims have expressed their grief and disbelief over the tragic loss of life. The police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
