On December 22, 2023, at approximately 8:41 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1600 block of South John Street in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 45-year-old Vincent Kornegay suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services pronounced him dead at the scene.
The Goldsboro Police Department's Investigative Services Bureau promptly initiated an investigation, identifying 33-year-old Goldsboro resident
Tyrone Dontrez Garner as the primary suspect. Garner was located and arrested without incident at 107 Day Circle, approximately two miles from the crime scene. He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Kornegay's death.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not disclosed any prior relationship between Kornegay and Garner. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or submit a tip online at p3tips.com. Community members are encouraged to assist law enforcement in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
