On August 10, 2024, at approximately 11:06 a.m., Craven County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported shooting at 564 Clark Road in Vanceboro, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 45-year-old David Antwan Jenkins suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Investigators quickly identified 65-year-old Orlando Mayhew Campbell, a neighbor residing at 578 Clark Road, as the primary suspect. Campbell was arrested and charged with an open count of murder. He was subsequently detained at the Craven County Detention Facility without bond, pending his initial court appearance.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the Craven County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the incident. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Funeral services for Mr. Jenkins were held on August 18, 2024, at the Overflow Worship Center in Vanceboro, followed by interment at the Roberson Family Cemetery.
As of now, no further details have been released regarding the progression of the case against Campbell or any potential developments in the investigation. The community remains attentive, seeking justice for the untimely death of David Jenkins.
