Shiheem Raiford, a 23-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 7, 2017, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The circumstances surrounding his death were complex and involved both a car crash and a shooting. On that fateful day, officers from the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting near Atlantic Avenue and N. Herman Street. Shortly after, they were called to a single-car crash on Wayne Memorial Drive near First Church Road. Upon arrival, they found Shiheem Raiford deceased inside the vehicle. Two other individuals, Timothy Moses and Malik Foye, were also involved in the incident. Moses had been shot in the knee, while Foye sustained minor abrasions from the crash.
The investigation into Shiheem Raiford's death revealed that the car crash was directly linked to the shooting. However, it remained unclear whether Raiford died as a result of the crash or the shooting that preceded it. Both Moses and Foye were treated and released from Wayne Memorial Hospital. The Goldsboro Police Department launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of Raiford's death and to identify any suspects or motives behind the shooting.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Shiheem Raiford's death. The investigation remains open, and authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The tragic loss of this young man has left a lasting impact on his family and the Goldsboro community, who continue to seek justice and answers for his untimely demise.
