Police say last week’s New Bern homicide was gang-related

Police: Victim in one of New Bern shootings dies in hospital
Published: May 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM EDT|Updated: May 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM EDT

NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - New Bern police say a deadly shooting a week ago was gang-related.

Khalil Grant was killed in the May 23rd shooting on McKinley Avenue.

Police say the 18-year-old had been the target of several gang-related activities in the Pembroke area.

A news release Friday afternoon did not mention any information on a possible suspect in the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with any information about the homicide to contact them at (252) 633-2020 or the TIPS line at (252) 636-5034.