— from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Lamb Street area of North Henderson in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Willie Satterfield, 76, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the abdomen. Mr. Satterfield was transported by emergency medical personnel to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators with the Henderson Police Department have been working diligently to gather evidence and information related to this incident in an effort to identify those responsible. Assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been requested, and SBI agents are actively assisting alongside HPD investigators.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who may know someone involved, is encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, through Facebook Messenger, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925.
