Jonathan Paul Cox, 41, was found mortally wounded after a 911 call brought Beaufort County deputies to a residence on Cherry Road in Washington, North Carolina, on October 11, 2025. Deputies reported multiple people were inside when they arrived and identified the victim as Jonathan Cox; an obituary noted he died at his home that day. Authorities described the shooting as domestic-related.

The suspect named by deputies was Jonathan’s brother, 33-year-old Brian Cox of Washington. He left the scene before deputies arrived but was arrested minutes later in the driveway of his residence on Terrapin Track Road and charged with one count of murder; he was booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center under no bond. No other suspects have been named.

Public death notices in the days after October 11 confirmed Jonathan’s identity and age and gave local biographical details, including ties to Washington and Chocowinity. If anyone knew Jonathan or has information about the incident on Cherry Road, please share what can help investigators.