GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old Goldsboro resident was killed Wednesday night following a shooting in the 1000 block of Lincoln Drive, according to the Goldsboro Police Department.
Officers responded to the area around 8:01 p.m. on April 8, 2026, after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Wayne County EMS transported the victim to UNC Health Wayne for emergency medical treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Authorities identified the victim as:
- Jassiah Armstrong, 18
- Goldsboro, North Carolina
The Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division immediately launched an investigation. Officials say the case remains active and no additional details have been released at this time.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident — or any other crime in the Wayne County area — to contact Goldsboro Wayne Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255, submit a tip at p3tips.com, or use the P3 Tips app. Tips can be provided anonymously.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
