Craven County, North Carolina – The tight-knit community of Clark Road is reeling after a tragic incident on Saturday, August 10, 2024, where 45-year-old David Antwan Jenkins was fatally shot by his neighbor, Orlando Mayhew Campbell, aged 65. The Craven County Sheriff’s Office responded to the distress call at 11:06 AM, only to find Jenkins lifeless at the scene, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds.
David Jenkins, a well-known and respected member of the community, was pronounced dead upon the arrival of emergency services. The news of his sudden and violent death has left the residents of Clark Road and the wider Craven County area in shock and mourning. Jenkins was remembered by those who knew him as a kind-hearted and hardworking man, always ready with a smile or a wave as he went about his day.
The tragic shooting has prompted an outpouring of grief and disbelief from those who knew Jenkins. On social media, tributes have been pouring in. Michael Bell shared, "Damn. One of the coolest men I met in Vanceboro. Good brother. Treated me like he knew me for years. REST IN PEACE HOMIE." Similarly, Joy Cowell offered her condolences, writing, "Prayers for his sweet family," while Sharon Wilkerson expressed relief that the shooter was apprehended, stating, "So glad you found the shooter!"
The suspected shooter, Orlando Campbell, was taken into custody at the scene without incident and has since been charged with an open count of murder. Campbell is currently being held without bond at the Craven County Detention Facility as he awaits his first court appearance. The decision to hold him without bond underscores the severity of the charges and the potential risk he poses to the community.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic altercation. The Craven County Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with additional information to come forward, in hopes that further details may shed light on the motivations behind the fatal confrontation.
For the family of David Jenkins, the sudden loss is overwhelming. Jenkins’ family has requested privacy during this incredibly difficult time as they grapple with their grief and the reality of a life without him.
The Craven County community has begun to rally in support of Jenkins’ family, with vigils and memorials being planned to honor his memory. These gatherings will provide a space for collective mourning and a way to remember the positive impact Jenkins had on the lives of those around him.
As the legal process unfolds, the community will be watching closely, seeking justice for David Jenkins and hoping for some form of closure in the wake of this senseless act of violence. David Jenkins will be remembered not just for the tragic way he died, but for the kindness, warmth, and light he brought into the lives of those who knew him.