
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A Greenville community is reeling after a broad daylight shooting left a 27-year-old Tyquan Mayo dead and prompted a major police investigation that has resulted in two teenagers being charged with murder.
According to the Greenville Police Department, the fatal shooting happened around 1:20 p.m. on Conley Street, a residential area just off West 3rd Street near South Memorial Drive. The victim, Tyquan Mayo, was killed in what police describe as a targeted act of violence stemming from an ongoing dispute between two groups.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that 16-year-old Jaylen Hines, of Greenville, is being charged as an adult. A 15-year-old boy, whose identity has not been released due to his age, is facing charges in juvenile court. Both teens are charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and discharging a weapon into occupied property—charges that reflect the seriousness and recklessness of the violence that erupted in the neighborhood.
Mayo’s mother, devastated and still in shock, recounted the terrifying moment. She said she was inside her duplex when she heard what sounded like five or six gunshots. Her worst fears were realized when she discovered her oldest son, Tyquan, had been fatally shot outside. Her 17-year-old son was also present during the gunfire but was not injured.
Investigators say 13 individuals were taken in for questioning, helping police piece together the chain of events that led to the shooting. Preliminary findings suggest that the violence stemmed from an escalating dispute between two rival groups—an ongoing conflict that boiled over into fatal gunfire in the middle of the day.
“This type of violence involving young people is heartbreaking and unacceptable,” a Greenville Police spokesperson said. “We are working diligently to hold those responsible accountable and to prevent further retaliation or bloodshed.”
Tyquan Mayo’s death marks another devastating chapter in the story of gun violence tearing through communities across the nation—this time, involving suspects barely old enough to drive. Friends and family described Mayo as a loving son, brother, and father figure, known for his loyalty and the love he had for those closest to him.
“He didn’t deserve this,” a family friend said through tears. “He had a good heart. He was trying to do right. He had so much life ahead of him.”
As the legal process begins for the two teens charged in the shooting, community members are calling for change—more resources, more engagement, and more opportunities for young people to steer them away from violence. City leaders and law enforcement alike have emphasized the need for intervention before disputes escalate into deadly confrontations.
Anyone with further information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Greenville Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers.
As Greenville mourns the loss of Tyquan Mayo, the community stands united in grief and in the hope that justice will be served—not only for Tyquan, but for a future where tragedies like this one become far less common.