What started as a late-morning call on East Carteret Street turned into a homicide investigation Thursday, as Greensboro police arrested a 24-year-old man after a shooting that left a 61-year-old resident dead.
Officers were called to the 100 block of East Carteret Street at about 10:43 a.m., where they found the victim, later identified as 61-year-old Jimmy Neve, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Neve was pronounced dead at the scene. Police later located the suspected gunman on the 1700 block of Brighton Street and took him into custody without incident, officials said.
In a Facebook update, the Greensboro Police Department said officers have charged La'quan Deandre Nora, 24, with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property and one count of felony breaking and entering to cause terror. According to the post, Nora was booked into the Guilford County Jail and is being held without bond.
The department added on Facebook that “detectives are not seeking any other suspects at this time” and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. The post also notes that case documents are available through the Guilford County District Court eCourts portal.
Investigation and response
Greensboro detectives and search teams canvassed the neighborhood around East Carteret Street before locating Nora on the 1700 block of Brighton Street, officials said. Responders at the scene included Greensboro Police, Greensboro Fire and Guilford County EMS, according to the city's police newsroom. Detectives have described the inquiry as active as they continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Victim identified
Police identified the victim as 61-year-old Jimmy Neve, who suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene. Authorities have not released further details about Neve's background or any potential motive, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Legal status and next steps
Nora faces a charge of first-degree murder along with related felony counts. These charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Case filings and related documents can be viewed through the Guilford County District Court eCourts portal as the case moves through the district court system.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000 or contact the Greensboro Police Department's non-emergency line. Detectives are particularly interested in any surveillance or dash-camera footage from the East Carteret Street or Brighton Street areas that might help piece together what happened.
