On Monday at approximately 10:12 p.m., officers from the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of the 600 block of Madison Avenue.
Officers responded to the area and located a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot injuries.
The victim, Kevin Posey, 38, Goldsboro, was transported to UNC Health Wayne by EMS for further treatment.
Posey was then transported to ECU Medical Center and was listed in serious condition.
The Crime Scene Unit and Investigations were contacted and responded.
The incident appeared to be isolated and there are substantial leads.
The investigation is ongoing.