Jakala Marie Goode: Murder Investigation Launched After 19-year-old is Found Deceased in North Carolina Park

In Greensboro, North Carolina, a 19-year-old woman was found dead on a picnic table under a park pavilion.

According to police reports, the woman was found on Sunday evening at around 7:27 p.m. 

Greensboro Police were called to the park after someone reported a person lying on a picnic table under a pavilion.".

The caller said the person was not moving.

The caller also mentioned hearing what they thought were fireworks about an hour earlier.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear that the victim wasn’t breathing and the victim had injuries that matched gunshot wounds. 

The responding officers quickly arrived at the scene and identified the victim as 19-year-old Jakala Marie Goode. 

Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Authorities are treating Goode’s death as a homicide, although they have not yet shared any details about potential motives or suspects.

This incident marks the 22nd homicide in Greensboro for the year. 

The police are urging anyone with information to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. 

Remember, all tips given to Crime Stoppers remain completely anonymous. 

The investigation into Jakala Marie Goode’s death is ongoing, and any assistance from the public could prove crucial. 

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