Woman killed in Goldsboro shooting

Friday, July 15, 2016
GOLDSBORO (WTVD) -- Goldsboro police are investigating the death of a woman after she was found fatally shot inside her home.

Officers were called early Friday morning about shots being fired in the 300 block of Wilmington Avenue.
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When they arrived, they found 49-year-old Sonya Yvonne Darden inside her home suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. EMS later declared her dead at the scene.

Further details surrounding the incident have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
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Anyone with information about the crime or any other crime in Wayne County is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (919) 735-2255 or text (919) 222-4230.

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