On December 10, 2024, at approximately 2:44 p.m., Wilson Police Department officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 1000 block of Tarboro Street in Wilson, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 24-year-old Joshua Angelo Chandler under a carport, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite prompt medical attention from Wilson County EMS, Chandler was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the days following the incident, authorities identified two suspects connected to Chandler's death. On December 11, arrest warrants were issued for 24-year-old Delexas Tykeem Williams, charged with murder, and 27-year-old Kayla Nicole Armstrong, charged as an accessory after the fact. Armstrong surrendered to police on December 16 and was held without bond. Williams was apprehended on December 18 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is awaiting extradition to Wilson to face charges.
The Wilson Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Chandler's death. They have urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in resolving such cases. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Wilson Police Department at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255.
Funeral services for Joshua Angelo Chandler were held on December 15, 2024, at Carrons Funeral Home in Wilson, followed by interment at Rest Haven Cemetery. A public viewing took place on December 14, allowing family and friends to pay their respects. The community has expressed deep condolences to the Chandler family during this difficult time.
