In the quiet streets of Goldsboro, a tragedy unfolded over the weekend leading to the arrest of Brian Levert Blount on charges of murder and firearm possession by a felon, as reported by CBS17. The incident, which claimed the life of 26-year-old Daquan Simms on Saturday night, prompted an urgent response from authorities after a ShotSpotter notification alerted them to gunshots on the 800 block of Newsome Street.
Despite emergency measures, Simms died on Sunday at ECU Health in Greenville following the violent encounter which now sees Blount, a 38-year-old resident of Goldsboro, at the center of a criminal investigation without the opportunity for bail, Blount was taken into custody on the 100 block of Wood Peck Road by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department at approximately 10:40 a.m. yesterday, this statement was gathered from WITN.
This occurrence marks yet another instance of violent crime affecting the fabric of local communities as Goldsboro police uncover the layers behind the events of the weekend asserting Blount's role in Simms' death, which is now highlighting concerns around firearm accessibility and recidivism. As it stands, Blount is being held at the Wayne County Detention Center with no bond granted.
In the quest for justice and community safety, officials are urging anyone with information to step forward, an appeal made public through various sources, including an article on ABC11 that encourages potential witnesses, "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," a move that could assist law enforcement in piecing together the circumstances of this unfortunate loss. Callers will remain anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards should their information lead to arrest and furthering the chain of accountability.
