Kareem Jenkins, 38, was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound after a reported shooting at 111 Paris Avenue, Unit A, in Greenville, North Carolina, on December 1, 2019. Officers arrived around 10:30 p.m.; despite lifesaving efforts Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports say he was targeted and that robbery was likely the motive. Several people were in the home at the time but no one else was injured.

Two 21-year-old men from Greenville were arrested in connection with the case. Javon Marquise Howard was taken into custody by members of the police Major Crimes Unit, Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and Emergency Response Team and charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy. Zaquan Dickens was arrested by the same teams and charged with the same counts. Both are being held at the Pitt County Detention Center. Detectives continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.

If anyone has information about what happened at 111 Paris Avenue on December 1, please contact the Greenville Police Department.