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Shai Taylor Valentine

Case from Goldsboro, NC dated Oct 28, 2016

Victim Details

Shai Taylor Valentine

Male

Black / African American

Goldsboro

NC

2016-10-28

21

Shai

Taylor Valentine

07/02/2026

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Shai Taylor Valentine, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 28, 2016, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Shai was found unresponsive by police in the 100 Block of Astor Court, with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. His death was a significant loss to his family and community, as he was remembered as a loving son, brother, and friend.

The investigation into Shai's death led to the arrest of Ormond Qudre Cobb, a 26-year-old male, who was charged with Shai's ...
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  • WNCN: 21-year-old man found shot to death behind Goldsboro apartment building
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Police: 21-year-old man murdered in Goldsboro
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