On June 21, 2024, officers from the Wilson Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 1201 Downing Street in Wilson, North Carolina, at about 9:12 p.m. They found 43-year-old Anthony Marquis Barnes with a gunshot wound; emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene. A second 43-year-old man, Rodney Earl Farmer, also suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to ECU Health Medical Center for treatment.

Investigators later arrested two Wilson residents in connection with the incident: Autavion Dorrian Lucas, 21, and Tyree Demetrius Lucas, 24. Each was charged with one count of felony murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder; both were taken into custody without bond. Authorities have said the motive is under investigation and have not disclosed any relationship between the suspects and the victims. Funeral services for Barnes were held June 29 at Tabernacle Temple of Jesus Christ, with interment at Rest Haven Cemetery.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Wilson Police Department at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255. Does anyone in the community have information about movements or contacts at 1201 Downing Street that evening?