Caleb Jaquan Johnson was 19 and from Farmville, North Carolina when he was fatally shot on April 27, 2023. The shooting occurred in Fountain, North Carolina; reports name Edgecombe County law enforcement as responding, though the exact location of the shooting was not specified.

The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and issued a public appeal for information, asking anyone with tips to call (252) 641-7911. As of the initial reports there had been no arrests and authorities had not released a motive or details about the number of suspects.

Family and friends were left mourning this young life. If anyone has information about Caleb, his movements that day, or the shooting in Fountain, please contact the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 641-7911.