Mother and two children shot in Goldsboro housing complex, activists call for police to address gun violence

WRAL News has learned the victims of a triple shooting this weekend in Goldsboro are a mother and her two daughters.

In the wake of Saturday’s shooting, some community leaders are calling for more action on gun violence in the city’s affordable housing complexes.

Goldsboro police say 34-year-old Sadel Horton, a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl were all injured in a shooting Saturday night on the 2200 block of Day Circle.

People who know the family tell WRAL News that the children injured are Horton’s daughters.

Investigators haven’t said what led up to the shooting, or named any people of interest.

"It’s always very devastating to hear about a mother and children being involved in any type of gun violence here in the city," community activist Rodney Robinson said.

Investigators said Horton and the 13-year-old girl are home recovering.

However, the 12-year-old girl is still hospitalized in Greenville. People who know the family say she needs surgery but is expected to survive.

"It’s a lot of questions there and a lot of concerns from the community members," Robinson said. "If they’re living in safe environments."

Activists say it’s just the latest incident of gun violence in Goldsboro’s affordable housing communities.

Four people have now been shot on Day Circle in the past six weeks.

Robinson lives in public housing in the city. He says shootings like this are one of the biggest concerns for residents.

"The questions are always raised, if their children are safe, if they’re safe, if their loved ones are safe," Robinson said.

Robinson told WRAL News that Goldsboro police need to take more action to address gun violence in affordable housing developments.

On Day Circle, a mobile surveillance tower has been set up that is equipped with multiple cameras.

Activists say it’s a step in the right direction, but they’d like to see more officers on patrol there as well.

"I hope that the Goldsboro Police Department and the community can band together to find resolutions and solutions to solve and cease the crime and the violence within our community," Robinson said.

WRAL News reached out to Goldsboro police to ask if they’re considering any new patrol strategies for affordable housing areas. We’re waiting a response.