Linwood Jones, 49, of Hookerton, North Carolina, was found dead at his home on North 7th Street on April 24, 2014 after an altercation with two men who chased him and shot him in the back. He managed to reach his cousin-in-law’s porch before collapsing and succumbing to his injuries. Jones left behind a 5-year-old son.

Greene County Sheriff Lemmie Smith announced the arrest of 17-year-old Derajay Speede of Goldsboro on May 5, 2014; Speede was charged with murder and held in the Greene County Jail under no bond. On July 2, 2014, 20-year-old Daquan Hines turned himself in and was also held under no bond. Authorities continued to seek 23-year-old Terrance Melton, described as remaining at large, as they investigated the involvement of additional suspects.

Anyone who knew Linwood Jones or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.