On Jan. 5 at approximately 11:24 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of N. James St. for a report of a stabbing.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with several individuals. 

Shameka McAllister, 32, was suffering from a stab wound to her shoulder.

McAllister was taken to UNC Heath Wayne for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Yatazia Laquitta Davis, 26, was detained for further investigation. 

The Investigative Services Bureau was contacted and responded to the scene.

As a result of the investigation into this matter, a warrant was secured against Davis for one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

On Sunday at approximately 4:22 p.m., Davis was taken into custody in the 400 block of N. James Street by members of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Patrol “D” Shift.

Davis received no bond pending a first appearance on Monday in Wayne County District Court.