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Joyonna Pearsall

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 12, 2023, 15-year-old Joyonna Pearsall tragically lost her life during a spring break pool party in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The event, held at a residence on North Leslie Street, was attended by over 100 individuals, predominantly teenagers. Witnesses reported that an altercation between two men escalated, leading to a barrage of gunfire. In the chaos, six teenagers sustained gunshot wounds; Joyonna was fatally struck and pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • WRAL.com: Vigil held for 15-year-old girl killed in Goldsboro shooting; 5 other teens out of hospital
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    Victim Details

    Joyonna Pearsall

    Female

    Black / African American

    Goldsboro

    NC

    2023-04-12

    15

    Joyonna

    Pearsall

    11/12/2025

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