Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Howard Ward death by force case profile photo

Howard Ward

Case from Kelford, NC dated May 07, 2024

Victim Details

Howard Ward

Male

Kelford

NC

2024-05-07

68

Howard

Ward

07/20/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On May 7, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Bertie County Sheriff's deputies responded to a drive-by shooting at the residence of 68-year-old Howard Ward, located in the 700 block of Blackjack Road near Kelford, North Carolina. During the incident, Ward was struck in the head by a bullet while inside his home. He was immediately transported to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, where he remained in critical condition.

Tragically, after nine days of intensive medical care, Howard ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Howard Ward, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Daily Herald: Howard Lewis Ward
  • Kelford man dies nine days after drive-by shooting - The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Hey everyone, I've been following the tragic case of Howard Ward's murder, and something that's been... ...Read More
    09/02/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Howard Ward

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Kelford, North-carolina

    Shaquan Taylor death by force case in Kelford, NC

    Shaquan Taylor

    Death: Apr 14, 2016
    Shaquan Jamar Taylor, an 18-year-old African American male, was found dead in his home in Kelford, N ...Read More
    Tarquin Delmar Fogg death by force case in Kelford, NC

    Tarquin Delmar Fogg

    Death: Apr 11, 2021
    Tarquin Delmar Fogg, a 31-year-old man from Kelford, North Carolina, was tragically found shot to de d ...Read More