Terence Jerome Gardner, a 37-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 7, 2016, in New Bern, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when officers from the New Bern Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 2900 block of Madison Avenue around 12:36 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Gardner unresponsive.
He was initially taken to CarolinaEast Medical Center for treatment of his injuries and was later transferred to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, where he succumbed to those injuries.
The investigation into Terence Jerome Gardner's death revealed that it was not believed to be a random act. The New Bern Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation. Despite their efforts, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Gardner's murder.
The case remains open, and the New Bern Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The community's cooperation is crucial in bringing justice to Terence Jerome Gardner and providing closure to his family and loved ones.
