On August 27, 2022, Wayne County Deputies responded to the area of Willowbrook Subdivision in Pikeville, NC, in reference to a shooting into an occupied dwelling. After deputies arrived in the area, they spoke to several witnesses who stated that they heard multiple shots being fired in the neighborhood and noted that the shots were being fired from inside a vehicle. Witnesses described the vehicle as being a small passenger vehicle, gray or silver in color.

While in the area, deputies located one house inside the subdivision which had been struck by gunfire, and it appears at this time to be an isolated incident. There were no reported injuries from this incident, and detectives are following up on leads.

Anyone with information about this crime, or any other crime in the Wayne County area 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 misdemeanor arrest with the recovery of
drugs, firearms, property, or wanted fugitives and for felony arrests. Crime Stoppers gives cash
rewards for information leading to arrests of up to $500 for misdemeanors and up to $1,000 for
felony arrests. Crime Stoppers is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization, funded solely by private
donations. To make a donation, contact the Goldsboro Wayne Crime Stoppers Director Judy
Lane at 919-734-8177.