On July 13, 2014, Wayne County Deputies responded to a home invasion at 102 Sal Court in Goldsboro.

After arriving on the scene, deputies located the body of Derrick Levon Matthews inside the residence. While investigating, deputies learned that two unknown black males forced their way into the residence and shot and killed Matthews.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office investigated the case; however, they were unable to develop any leads, and the case has gone cold.

If anyone has information pertaining to the murder of Matthews, they can submit a tip through the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office App, or by contacting Crimestoppers at (919) 735-2255.