Shervella M. Perry, a 40-year-old African American woman, was shot and killed on November 19, 2021, in New Bern, North Carolina. Police were called about the shooting at approximately 11:11 p.m. on the 1000 block of Raleigh Street and found Perry deceased at the scene with a gunshot wound. A 43-year-old man, Gerard Brimmer, was also shot and taken to CarolinaEast Medical Center for treatment.

Investigators have not released a motive or identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced. The New Bern Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and has asked anyone with information to contact them at 252-633-2020. If anyone knew Shervella Perry or saw activity on Raleigh Street that night, did anything stand out to you?