Chief James Avens said Jaxson Clay, who would be 2 on December 23, was running around the house playing at the time bullets came through the house in the 700 block. “We are working diligently to bring some closure and have justice for Jaxson,” he said.
Avens said multiple shots were fired into the residence in what he described as a drive-by shooting investigators do not believe was random. He declined to discuss motive or give reasons why officers working the case believe the shooting, which occurred around 8:15 p.m., was a targeted drive-by.
Avens declined to say what type of weapon was used. He said investigators are still trying to determine how many might be involved. Investigators are still trying to find a vehicle description.
The police department announced early Friday morning the child died from a bullet wound fired during the drive-by.
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As investigators continue their probe into the child’s murder, the Outreach Committee of Weldon Baptist Church on 609 Washington Avenue is accepting donations through the rest of the month to go to funeral expenses for the boy.
There was no answer at the church this afternoon but in a message on its Facebook page, it encouraged members and followers of the social media outlet “if it is in your heart,” to make a donation by check or money order to Weldon Baptist Church with Jaxson in the memo. The address is Weldon Baptist Church, 609 Washington Avenue, Weldon, NC 27890.
After the funeral expenses are covered, the excess funds raised will be donated in Jaxson's name to the Weldon police and fire department's Holiday Dinner with a Hero fund, a dinner and gift event for the homeless youth of Weldon.
“I’m very appreciative and just overwhelmed with joy of the support we’ve been getting,” Avens said.
