Early Tuesday in Wilson, police responding to a shooting call at 616 Spruce Street found a 16-year-old dead inside the home with a gunshot wound. Detectives have classified the case as a homicide and say the investigation is ongoing.
Officers were dispatched in the early hours and confirmed the victim’s age at the scene, according to ABC11. Investigators are actively processing the residence as they search for leads.
What Investigators Are Doing
The City of Wilson notes that the police department’s investigations and forensics units handle crime scenes, evidence collection and victim notification, with a main non-emergency line listed as 252-399-2323. Forensic staff, the department says, focus on preserving and analyzing evidence while detectives work the case.
How To Help
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Wilson Police Department at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-245-2255, according to ABC11. Police have not announced any arrests and are asking neighbors with video or eyewitness information to come forward as detectives continue their work.
What Neighbors Should Expect
Forensic personnel are “skilled in scientific methods of evidence collection, preservation, and analysis,” the City of Wilson explains, and residents should expect an increased police presence in the area while officers canvas the neighborhood. Officials say tips can be shared directly with the department or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
