Linwood Jones, a 49-year-old man from Hookerton, North Carolina, tragically died on April 24, 2014. He was found dead at his home on North 7th Street after an altercation with two men who chased him and shot him in the back. Jones managed to reach his cousin-in-law's porch before collapsing and succumbing to his injuries. He left behind a 5-year-old son.
Following the incident, Greene County Sheriff Lemmie Smith announced the arrest of 17-year-old Derajay Speede from Goldsboro on May 5,
2014. Speede was charged with murder and held in the Greene County Jail under no bond. The investigation continued as authorities searched for two additional suspects involved in the shooting. On July 2, 2014, another suspect, 20-year-old Daquan Hines, turned himself in and was also held under no bond. However, 23-year-old Terrance Melton remained at large, and the sheriff's office continued to seek information on his whereabouts.
The case drew significant attention in the local community, with family members and friends mourning the loss of Jones, who was remembered as a devoted father trying to raise his young son right. The Greene County Sheriff's Office urged anyone with information to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.
The tragic death of Linwood Jones and the subsequent arrests and ongoing search for suspects underscore the impact of violence on families and communities. The efforts to bring those responsible to justice reflect the dedication of law enforcement to uphold the law and provide closure for the victims' loved ones.
