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William Ronnie Oliver Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 17, 2023, 47-year-old William Ronnie Oliver Jr. was fatally shot outside his residence on Progressive Church Road in Princeton, North Carolina. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call at approximately 7:25 p.m. from 73-year-old Joe Mitchell of Old Smithfield Road, who reported the shooting. Mitchell informed deputies that he had been involved in an altercation with Oliver, during which he discharged his firearm, resulting in Oliver's death.

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  • Restoration NewsMedia -: Fatal shooting near Princeton under investigation - Restoration NewsMedia
  • CBS17.com: Man calls 911 after fatal shooting in Johnston County, sheriff investigating
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    Victim Details

    William Ronnie Oliver Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Princeton

    NC

    2023-05-17

    47

    William

    Ronnie Oliver Jr.

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's really hard to wrap my head around the fact that no charges were filed in this case. It's unset... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the relationship between William Oliver Jr. and Joe Mitchell. It's me... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
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