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Man shot and killed Wednesday night

By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on December 21, 2017 9:14 AM

Goldsboro police are investigating a homicide after 30-year-old Eric Donta Covington was shot and killed Wednesday night.

Patrol officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of North James Street at about 11:52 p.m.

They found Covington lying in the same area near the street.

A press release said he was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and had succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information about this crime, or any other crime in Wayne County is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or submit a tip at p3tips.com. 

Callers will remain anonymous and if your information leads to a felony arrest, you will be given a cash reward for the information.