Goldsboro man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder after Sunday night shooting

Goldsboro police have arrested Ormond Cobb, 34, after he was accused of shooting a man on North Georgia Avenue Sunday night. He now faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and attempted first-degree murder.

A man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after he was accused of shooting a man on Sunday.

Goldsboro police arrested 34-year-old Ormond Cobb on Monday. According to arrest warrants, Cobb is accused of attempting to murder a man.

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Police said officers were called around 9:45 p.m. to reports of a shooting on North Georgia Avenue.

When officers arrived, police said they found a man had been shot. Police said he was taken to UNC Health Wayne for treatment and has since been released.

Officers secured a warrant for Cobb’s arrest and he was arrested without incident, police said.

Cobb is now facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon and attempted first-degree murder.

Cobb is being held in Wayne County jail without bond. He is expected in court on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Police ask anyone with information or security video related to the incident to call Investigator Warters at 919-580-4211.