Crime
55-year-old Derick Godwin dies after being shot on US-64 while driving
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the man who was shot while driving on U.S. Highway 64 last week has died as a result of his injuries.
The victim has been identified as 55-year-old Derick Godwin.
According to investigators, Godwin sustained a gunshot wound to the head while traveling along the highway and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to those injuries.
Authorities stated that a suspect has been identified in connection with the shooting, and there is no active search at this time.
The name of the suspected shooter has not yet been released, pending further investigative steps.
Following the incident, U.S.-64 was temporarily shut down for several hours while deputies and crime scene personnel processed evidence and conducted interviews.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that there is no known threat to the public, and the incident appears to be isolated.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at 919-856-6911.
Crime
Two Brothers and Their Sister Found Dead Inside Mount Holly Home After Postal Worker Discovers 911 Note
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Law enforcement officials are investigating the deaths of three individuals after a postal worker made a disturbing discovery at a Mount Holly residence on Friday, November 6.
Emergency responders were dispatched to a home on Winding Way after a mail carrier noticed a heavily taped, handwritten message on the front door instructing anyone who saw it to call 911.
The note reportedly contained drawings of two unhappy faces with crosses over their eyes alongside the text “9-1-1 Inside.”
Upon entering the residence, responding Mount Holly Police officers discovered three deceased individuals inside the home.
Preliminary reports indicate that officers encountered a significant amount of blood within the property, though official investigators have not yet publicly detailed the exact scene conditions.
While law enforcement has not formally released the victims’ names pending official identification and next-of-kin notifications, neighbors identified the deceased as three siblings in their 60s who had resided in the neighborhood for many years: Roslyn (or Rosalind) Monk, Randy Monk, and William “Will” Monk.
Community members described the residents as quiet and friendly, expressing shock over the sudden tragedy in their neighborhood.
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the Mount Holly Township Police Department, has launched a full investigation into the incident.
Autopsies are currently underway by medical examiners to determine the exact cause and manner of death for all three individuals.
Officials have not yet confirmed whether foul play or a homicide is suspected, and no information regarding potential suspects has been released.
Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the family, loved ones, and Mount Holly community affected by this devastating loss.