Dzyer Zy Gooding, 17, was killed during a Memorial Day gathering at Bill Fay Park in Kinston, North Carolina. On May 26, 2024, around 9:20 p.m., police responding to reports of gunfire at the park—where about 200 people had gathered—found Gooding deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators say an exchange of gunfire between an unknown number of assailants occurred during the event and that Gooding was fatally struck.

Kinston police interviewed many attendees but say numerous witnesses reported not seeing the shooting, which has hindered the investigation. An anonymous donor offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests, and authorities have appealed to the public for help. The case remains open; anyone with information is urged to contact investigators. Do you have any information that could help bring those responsible to justice?