Dior Simmons New Bern Obituary

September 12, 2024

In New Bern, Craven County, authorities have released additional information regarding a fatal shooting that occurred near a childcare facility on Tuesday, September 10. The victim, identified as 14-year-old Dior Simmons of New Bern, succumbed to his injuries overnight.

The New Bern Police Department’s investigation revealed that two 14-year-old male residents were responsible for the shooting death of Simmons. Both juveniles have been taken into custody and are facing charges of second-degree murder. Due to their age, the names of the suspects have not been disclosed. The suspects are currently being held at the Pitt County Juvenile Detention Center.

Police first responded to reports of a gunshot victim in the 1300 block of Harrison Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, where they discovered Simmons with a gunshot wound. Simmons was initially transported to CarolinaEast Medical Center before being transferred to ECU Health Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

As a result of the shooting, the nearby Duffyfield Child Development Center was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. The lockdown has since been lifted, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.