Friday, May 29, 2026

LeRoy Wingate Charged with Complicity in Murder of David Peele, May 29, 1926

Negro Is Jailed

Wilson, May 28-LeRoy Wingate, negro was jailed here today on a charge of complicity in the murder of David Peele, merchant of Aycock’s Cross Roads. Peele was shot down by one of two negroes who were making purchases at his store the night of May 5. Both escaped. Wingate denied the actual shooting, officers stated, but admits he was one of the two negroes.

From page 6 of The Goldsboro News, May 29, 1926

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