GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement.
Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a week after the initial incident that occurred during a routine traffic stop.
Initial Traffic Stop Escalates to Armed Confrontation
The incident began on July 22, 2025, at approximately 3:34 p.m., when a Goldsboro Police Department officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding and registration violations. During the traffic stop, Davis, who was a passenger in the vehicle, discharged a firearm and fled on foot while pointing the weapon at the officer.
The vehicle subsequently fled the scene, prompting a pursuit by law enforcement as detailed in a previous police report (OCA 20250004089)
Investigation Reveals No Shots Fired at Officer
The Investigative Services Bureau launched an immediate investigation into the incident. While initial reports suggested Davis may have fired at the officer conducting the traffic stop, the investigation later revealed that Davis did not discharge his weapon toward law enforcement personnel.
Following the investigation, warrants were secured against Davis for multiple charges related to the Goldsboro incident.
Update: Suspect Surrenders to Authorities
Davis surrendered himself to Investigators and Patrol Shift “A” of the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025. He was served with warrants from both the Goldsboro Police Department and the Kinston Police Department for separate incidents.
Suspect Faces Charges in Two Jurisdictions
Goldsboro Police Department Charges:
- Assault with Firearm on Law Enforcement Officer (no bond)
- Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon ($100,000 secure bond)
- Resist, Delay or Obstruct an Officer (no bond)
- Discharge Firearm in City Limits (no bond)
Kinston Police Department Charges:
- Attempted 1st Degree Murder (no bond)
- Assault with Deadly Weapon Intent to Kill (no bond)
- Discharge Weapon into Occupied Property (no bond)
- Discharge Weapon into Moving Vehicle (no bond)
- Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon ($100,000 secure bond)
- Malicious Assault in Secret (no bond)
- Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana ($25,000 bond)
- Injury to Personal Property (no bond)
- Injury to Real Property (no bond)
- Discharge Firearm in City Limits (no bond)
- Possess Marijuana Paraphernalia (no bond)
Court Appearance Scheduled
Davis currently faces a total secured bond of $225,000. He is scheduled to receive additional bonds at his first appearance in Wayne County District Court on July 29, 2025.
The surrender of Davis to Goldsboro Police Department Investigators and Patrol Shift “A” concluded a week-long search for the suspect following the armed confrontation with law enforcement.
