Hubaner Roberto Morales-Morales, a 22-year-old male, was tragically killed on January 30, 2016, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred at the Ash Street Service Center, located at 3503 East Ash Street. Morales-Morales was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was involved in a physical altercation with another man, identified as Valentin Morales-Morales, a 32-year-old male.
The altercation was initially broken up by bystanders, but Valentin Morales-Morales returned later and shot Hubaner Roberto Morales-Morales.
Following the shooting, Valentin Morales-Morales fled the scene in his personal vehicle. He was later located at a convenience store in Wayne County and was arrested at approximately 6:20 p.m. on the same day. Valentin Morales-Morales was taken to the Wayne County Magistrates Office, where he was served with an outstanding warrant for an open count of murder. He was subsequently held at the Wayne County Jail without bond and was scheduled to appear in court on the following Monday.
The investigation revealed that the altercation between the two men led to the fatal shooting. The authorities have not disclosed whether the suspect and the victim were related. The case was handled by the Goldsboro police, who responded to the shooting call and conducted the investigation. The tragic death of Hubaner Roberto Morales-Morales highlights the devastating impact of violence and the importance of addressing conflicts before they escalate to such fatal outcomes.
