911 Tapes: Minister Shot and Killed inside Home
http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/aug/21/update-911-calls-released-from-greenvil-93576-vi-50606/Greenville NCNeighbors Join Community Watch, Cameras Installed In Greenville Subdivision Where Pastor Was KilledThree weeks after a Greenville pastor was shot and killed in his home, more neighbors have joined the neighborhood watch program to try and prevent violence in the Westhaven subdivision.
Greenville police have not made an arrest for the August 20th murder, and neighbors say it's not just law enforcement's job to keep them safe. They're taking an active role in community safety.
Three weeks ago, Pastor Jim Carr was shot and killed inside his home on Cedarhurst Road. Neighbors say, since then, many have volunteered to be a part of the Westhaven Neighborhood Association. President of the association, Mike Leach, says they are also having regular meetings to discuss new ways to protect their community.
"They're doing what neighbors are supposed to do. We've installed a few surveillance cameras. We wanted to make sure that they can give us the clarity for prosecution purposes, and we've got a few more on order that are going to be put up around the neighborhood," said Leach
The next neighborhood meeting is Thursday.
Greenville police are not releasing any new information but did release a brief description of the gunman last month: a black man in his early 20's and taller than 5'8". Pastor Carr was the only person who saw the gunman and provided the description to authorities before he died.PREVIOUS STORY:
As friends and family gathered for a celebration of life for Pastor Jim Carr at the Reimage Church in Greenville, hundreds of his neighbors from the subdivision where he was killed got together for a forum to discuss ways to fight crime.
The Westhaven subdivision, along with Greenville Police and members of city council, held an open forum Thursday night.
Back in June, Gina Hathaway had to lock herself in her bathroom while intruders were in her house. And on Monday morning, Pastor Carr was shot and killed by intruders who came to his home.
Mayor Allen Thomas says, "What this says about the citizens of Greenville is they aren't going to sit back. They're going to step up and take back their streets. And that's not just as a cliche saying, it's actual."
Some of the strategies discussed were street cameras and having patrol cars frequently drive through the area, but the police urged residents to first and foremost, get to know their neighbors, and always be aware of what's going on nearby.