In the quiet community of Wilson, North Carolina, a tragedy unfolded on the evening of March 25, 2026, ending the life of 14-year-old Clente Barnes-Allen. Around 8:42 p.m., officers from the Wilson Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Woodside Drive West following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the young male teen suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services were rendered at the scene, and the injured boy was rushed to a hospital for
treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Clente Barnes-Allen succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The news of his death sent ripples of sorrow through the community, particularly at Forest Hills Middle School, where he was a student. The school made additional counselors available to support students and staff through the difficult time.
The investigation into the shooting led to a swift arrest. The following day, Wilson police took a 15-year-old into custody in connection with the fatal incident. In a heartbreaking turn of events, the suspect was identified as Brayden, the victim's older brother. The specifics of what led to the shooting have not been publicly disclosed by investigators, leaving it unclear whether the act was intentional or accidental.
Brayden was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter and possession of a stolen firearm. Due to his age, he is being held at a juvenile detention facility under the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Wilson Police Department expressed deep sadness over the loss of a young life to gun violence, a sentiment echoed by a community left to mourn the tragic death of a child at the hands of his own brother.
