Update from the New Bern Police Department on July 7: We are saddened to provide the following update to the shooting incident involving the infant, Nalaoni Sheptock. Last evening, we learned the tragic news that she succumbed to her injuries and had passed while being treated at ECU Health Medical Center. Our investigation has now become a homicide. If you have any information that could assist in this investigation, please contact the New Bern Police Department Criminal Investigative Unit (CIU) and request to speak to the CIU supervisor at 252-672-4253.
On Tuesday, July 4, at 9:51 p.m., police responded to a report of two gunshot victims in the 1000 block of Lagrange Street. Officers arrived on scene and located Nathan Sheptock, black male, 22 years-old and Nalaoni Sheptock, black female, 1-year-old, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to CarolinaEast Medical Center. The male was treated and released. The baby was later transferred to ECU Health Medical Center and is currently in critical condition. This investigation is in the early stages. New Bern Police investigators continue to gather additional evidence. If you have any information that could assist in this investigation, please contact the New Bern Police Department Criminal Investigative Unit (CIU) and request to speak to the CIU supervisor at 252-672-4253.
The New Bern Police Department is committed to partnering with the community to create a safe place to live, work and visit. Citizens who wish to remain anonymous are encouraged to utilize the New Bern Police Department’s new Tip411 system by texting the key words NBPDTIP with your tip to 847411. Citizens can also utilize the Craven County Crime Stopper line at 252-633-5141. Additional information can be found on the New Bern Police Department’s website. For additional information, please contact Lieutenant Donald McInnis with the New Bern Police Department at 252-672-4274.
By M. Morrison-Brown, investigations divisions commander