Jerome Lavelle Barnes Jr., a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2015, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Jerome was sitting in a parked car outside the Donel Express Mart convenience store at 518 E. Elm St. when he was shot multiple times. He was subsequently driven to Wayne Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 7:30 p.m.
that evening.
The investigation into Jerome's death led to the identification of a suspect, Rashad Terrel Daniels, a 22-year-old male from the Goldsboro/La Grange area. An arrest warrant was issued for Daniels on one count of murder. Authorities considered him armed and dangerous and urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the police.
Jerome's death was part of a series of violent incidents in the area, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community. The police department's press release detailed the circumstances of the shooting and the subsequent investigation, which aimed to bring justice to Jerome and his family.
The community mourned the loss of Jerome Lavelle Barnes Jr., a young life cut short by senseless violence. His funeral was held at St. James Disciples of Christ Church, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects and remember the impact he had on their lives.
