Greenville, North Carolina – Police authorities in North Carolina credit the heroic actions of a brave individual for preventing further tragedy in a recent shooting incident. Following the tragic deaths of three individuals, including Enrique Reyes, aged 64, and a husband-and-wife couple, Anthony Gribble, 80, and Paula Gribble, 76, the son of the victims courageously held the alleged shooter, David Lever, 55, at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived.
Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance commended the son’s quick thinking, stating that without his intervention, there likely would have been more victims. Lever, a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, made his first appearance in court after the shooting incident, which occurred on Friday, January 10.
During the court proceedings, Lever exhibited belligerent behavior, cursing at the judge as he was escorted back to his cell. He faces three counts of murder and remains in custody without bond. Lever has been assigned a capital defender, and his next court date is scheduled for January 29.
Upon investigation, authorities discovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition in Lever’s possession at his residence and in his van. The timeline of events provided by Sheriff Dance revealed the sequence of Lever’s suspected activities on the day of the tragic incident.
The son of the Gribbles notified law enforcement after finding his parents shot and held Lever at gunpoint until police arrived. At a separate crime scene, Reyes was found deceased in his driveway, having been shot multiple times. Additionally, police responded to a breaking-and-entering call at another location that was shot into while unoccupied.
Further revelations from search warrants indicated Lever’s troubled history, including previous interactions with law enforcement over domestic disputes and violence. Authorities revealed concerns about Lever’s mental state and substance abuse issues, shedding light on possible motives behind the violent acts.
As the investigation into the shootings continues, the community mourns the loss of the victims while grappling with the aftermath of the tragic events. Lever’s court appearances and legal proceedings will offer more insights into the circumstances surrounding the shocking incident that unfolded in a peaceful neighborhood in Greenville, North Carolina.