Man shot, killed following argument at Goldsboro grocery store, police say

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Friday, June 7, 2024
1 person shot, killed at Goldsboro grocery store
The shooting happened Friday afternoon in the Wayne Plaza on East Ash Street.

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man was shot and killed after an argument with another person Friday afternoon at a grocery store.

The shooting happened at the Food Lion on Wayne Plaza on East Ash Street.

Goldsboro Police said 18-year-old Javon Langston of Goldsboro was shot near the entrance of the grocery store. He later died from his injuries.

Authorities said a preliminary investigation found that Langston was involved in an argument with another man before the shooting.

Police said there is no longer a threat to the public in that area.

No suspect has been arrested.

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. Crime Stoppers gives cash rewards for information leading to arrests of up to $500 for misdemeanors with the recovery of drugs, firearms, property, or fugitive arrests and up to $1,500 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.