A Monday evening shooting in Goldsboro, North Carolina, left 41-year-old Cory James Hodges dead and another person fighting for her life. Hodges, of Smithfield, was found with multiple gunshot wounds after police responded to reports of a shooting along North Jefferson Avenue. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old woman, Tachelle Denise Stewart, was also shot and remains in critical condition.
The shooting happened around 7:33 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, in the 1100 block of North Jefferson Avenue. Goldsboro police officers arrived after receiving a report of someone being shot. When they reached the location, they found Hodges suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel responded, but there was nothing more they could do for him. Hodges was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 41 years old and lived in Smithfield.
The investigation also revealed that another shooting victim had arrived at a local hospital in a private vehicle. She was later identified as 37-year-old Tachelle Denise Stewart, also of Smithfield. She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and needed further medical attention.
Because of the seriousness of her injuries, Stewart was transferred to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. She remains in critical condition, according to the information released by authorities. Her condition leaves another family waiting for news as investigators work to establish what happened.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Police have not identified a suspect or announced any arrests. They have also not disclosed what may have led to the gunfire or whether the two victims knew each other.
The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit responded to the location and began examining the case. Investigators are working to establish the events that led to the deadly shooting and determine who was responsible.
For Hodges’ family and loved ones, the loss comes with the pain of having someone taken away without warning. Meanwhile, Stewart’s loved ones are left hoping she survives her injuries. Both families now face a difficult wait for answers.
As of the latest available police information, the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released further details about the shooting, and no motive has been established.
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