Rondray Darnell Gooding, a 45-year-old African American male from Goldsboro, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on March 21, 2025. The incident occurred late at night in a residence on Edgerton Street, where authorities responded to reports of a domestic dispute and shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Rondray Darnell Gooding, 45, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds alongside another deceased individual, identified as 42-year-old Antrell Lamont Carlton.
Investigators
determined that Antrell Lamont Carlton, also an African American male, had forcibly entered the home before shooting Rondray Darnell Gooding, 45, and subsequently turning the weapon on himself. A female resident of the home managed to escape unharmed and contacted emergency services. Authorities have classified the event as an isolated incident, indicating that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggest a domestic-related altercation, though further details regarding the relationship between the individuals involved have not been disclosed. Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the case, but no additional suspects have been identified. The tragic event has left the community mourning the loss of Rondray Darnell Gooding, 45, whose life was cut short in a violent confrontation.
