Michael Williams Goins, 47, of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, died of a gunshot wound on June 11, 2022. The shooting occurred during a domestic dispute at the family home on Moravian Lane about 9:19 p.m. Deputies found Goins deceased when they arrived; the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was asked to assist.

Detectives described the incident as arising from a domestic assault. No charges have been filed and the investigation remains open.

Anyone who knew Michael Goins or who has information about the evening of June 11, 2022, is asked to come forward.