Homicide — Hubert, NC — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A man was shot and killed in a shooting in Hubert, NC on July 4, 2026.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Hubert, NC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 24
  • Victim(s): 1 (19-year-old Dominic Adrian Santiago)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred at 266 Goose Creek Road in Hubert around 7:25 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
  • Deputies found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound and attempted lifesaving measures.
  • The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Isiah Jamal Howard, 24, of Midway Park, was identified as the suspect in the shooting.
  • Howard was arrested on an open count of murder and is being held in the Onslow County jail.