16-year-old charged with murder following early morning shooting

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A man is dead this morning after a shooting in Wilmington.

Wilmington Police have charged 16-year-old Jacqual Goodman in the shooting death of Willie Jackson.

Goodman is charged with First Degree Murder and Assault by Pointing a Gun.

WPD spokeswoman Linda Rawley Thompson said officers responded to 1910 Castle Street shortly before 1 a.m. Friday after reports of someone being shot.

Willie was shot and killed on his porch early Friday morning. (Photo: Facebook)

Jackson, 66, of Wilmington was found dead on the front porch of the home and appeared to have suffered from a gunshot wound.

Friends describe Jackson as a very loving and funny person.

They say he recently watched his granddaughter graduate from high school.