On January 26, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunshots near the 5700 block of Woodside Drive/U.S. Highway 264 Alternate East in Wilson, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 38-year-old Michael Deontte Mitchell lying in the roadway. Investigations revealed that Mitchell had been attending a birthday party at a nearby residence when he was shot.
Subsequently, he was accidentally struck by a vehicle after the shooting.
The case has been classified as a homicide, and the Wilson County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information regarding the incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Wilson County Sheriff's Office at 252-237-2118.
Michael D. Mitchell, born on April 22, 1984, was a resident of Wilson, North Carolina. He passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 39. Funeral services were held on February 10, 2024, at Contending for the Faith Church Ministries in Wilson, followed by interment at Rest Haven Cemetery.
In 2008, Mitchell was convicted of sexual battery in Wilson County, North Carolina, and was registered as a sex offender. He was sentenced to 75 days of confinement and was required to register as a sex offender for a minimum period of 10 years.
The investigation into Mitchell's death remains ongoing. Authorities continue to seek assistance from the public to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. Community members with any pertinent information are encouraged to come forward to aid in resolving this case.
