GREENVILLE, N.C. — A wave of grief and disbelief has washed over the Greenville community following a fatal shooting in broad daylight that claimed the life of 27-year-old Tyquan Mayo and led to murder charges against two local teenagers.
The tragic incident unfolded around 1:20 p.m. on Conley Street, a quiet residential neighborhood just off West 3rd Street near South Memorial Drive. According to the Greenville Police Department, Mayo was shot and killed in what investigators have described as a targeted attack linked to an ongoing conflict between two groups.
Authorities have arrested and charged 16-year-old Jaylen Hines of Greenville as an adult. A second suspect, a 15-year-old boy whose identity remains undisclosed due to his age, is facing charges in juvenile court. Both teens are charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and discharging a firearm into an occupied property—charges that underscore the reckless and deliberate nature of the violence.
Tyquan Mayo’s mother, still reeling from the loss, shared the harrowing account of the shooting. She was inside her duplex when she heard a series of gunshots—five or six in rapid succession. Moments later, she discovered that her eldest son had been fatally struck just outside. Her 17-year-old son was also nearby during the shooting but escaped physical harm.
Police say 13 individuals were taken in for questioning as investigators worked to unravel the events leading up to the deadly confrontation. Early evidence suggests the shooting was the result of a deepening dispute between two rival groups, an escalating tension that spilled into deadly action in the middle of the day.
“This type of violence involving our youth is both heartbreaking and unacceptable,” a Greenville Police spokesperson said. “We are committed to finding answers, holding those responsible accountable, and doing everything in our power to prevent further violence.”
The loss of Tyquan Mayo has left a gaping void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. Remembered as a devoted son, brother, and father figure, Mayo was admired for his loyalty, his strength, and the love he showed to his family and friends.
“He didn’t deserve this,” a close family friend said through tears. “He had a good heart. He was trying to do better, and he had so much life left to live.”
As the accused teens face a long legal road ahead, city leaders and community advocates are calling for urgent change. Many are demanding increased youth outreach programs, mental health resources, and positive alternatives to help prevent young people from being pulled into cycles of violence and retaliation.
Anyone with additional information about the case is urged to contact the Greenville Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers.
As Greenville continues to mourn the loss of Tyquan Mayo, his death serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence—especially when it involves lives just beginning to unfold. The community now rallies for justice, healing, and a renewed commitment to saving young lives before it’s too late.
