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Shooting in Wilson | 1 dead and 1 injured after shooting in Wilson in Downing Street

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Saturday, June 22, 2024, 3:30 p.m.

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WILSON, N.C. (WTVD) – According to police, one man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Wilson on Friday evening.

Shortly after 9 p.m., officers from the Wilson Police Department were called to 1201 Downing Street for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived, they found Anthony Marquis Barnes, 43, of Wilson, suffering from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.

According to police, a second victim, Rodney Earl Farm, 43, of Wilson, was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to ECU Health Medical Center for treatment.

The Wilson Police Department is asking anyone with information about this case to contact the Wilson Police Department at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255.

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