Smithfield Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured In Goldsboro Shooting

GOLDSBORO – A 41-year-old Smithfield man was shot and killed Monday night in Goldsboro, while a 37-year-old Smithfield woman was critically injured in the same shooting, according to Goldsboro Police.

Officers responded to the 1100 block of North Jefferson Avenue around 7:33 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found Cory James Hodges, 41, of Smithfield, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

A short time later, police learned that a second victim, Tachelle Denise Stewart, 37, also of Smithfield, had arrived at a local hospital in a private vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Stewart was subsequently transferred to ECU Health Medical Center for additional treatment. She was listed in critical condition.

The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit responded to investigate.

Authorities have not released information about what led to the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wayne County Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255.