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Derek “Gold-Mouf” Hairston

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 2, 2023, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a shooting occurred at the J-Mart located at 904 Virginia Street in Eden, North Carolina. Upon arrival, Eden police officers found evidence of a shooting in the parking lot, though no individuals were present at the scene. Subsequent investigations revealed that two individuals, Sierra Carter and Derek “Gold-Mouf” Hairston, had sustained injuries during the incident and were receiving treatment at a local hospital.

Tragically, on Augu ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Derek “Gold-Mouf” Hairston

    Male

    Black / African American

    Eden

    NC

    2023-08-13

    33

    Derek

    “Gold-Mouf” Hairston

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about Derek Hairston lately, and it just feels so surreal that someone who ... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    I just wanted to express how deeply saddened I am by Derek Hairston's passing. It's hard to imagine ... ...Read More
    04/05/2024
    It's truly devastating to see how this tragedy has impacted the Eden community, especially consideri... ...Read More
    09/07/2023
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