Jamarius Woods Obituary, Cause of Death – 19-Year-Old Shelby Man Killed in Fatal Shooting
SHELBY, N.C. — Jamarius Joshua Woods, a 19-year-old Shelby resident, died Friday night, September 18, 2026, after being shot in the 2100 block of Green Oak Drive. Shelby police said another 19-year-old Shelby man, Kobe Flack, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
The fatal incident has left family, friends, and members of the Shelby community mourning Woods as investigators continue working to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
Jamarius Woods Killed in Shelby Shooting
According to the Shelby Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Green Oak Drive at approximately 8:09 p.m. Friday after receiving reports that a person had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found Woods lying in a driveway with a single gunshot wound.
Shelby police officers, Cleveland County EMS personnel, and Shelby Fire & Rescue crews attempted lifesaving measures at the scene. Despite those efforts, Woods died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kobe Flack Arrested and Charged
Shortly after the shooting, Shelby Police Department patrol officers encountered a person matching the description of the suspected shooter approximately one-half mile from the scene.
The individual was taken into custody without incident.
The department's Criminal Investigations Team then responded and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Investigators subsequently identified the person taken into custody as 19-year-old Kobe Flack, also of Shelby.
Flack was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Woods' death.
Cause of Death
The reported cause of Jamarius Woods' death was a fatal gunshot wound sustained during the September 18 shooting in Shelby.
Police have not publicly released additional medical details concerning the injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine what led to the shooting and establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Police Say Incident Was Isolated
Authorities said the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident and that there was no ongoing public safety threat connected to the case.
The arrest came relatively shortly after the shooting, with officers locating the person matching the suspect's description about half a mile from the scene.
Police have not provided additional details about the relationship, if any, between Woods and Flack or what may have preceded the shooting.
Investigation Continues
Shelby police detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding Woods' death.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Shelby Police Department Investigator Moore at 704-484-6845.
Anonymous information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers of Cleveland County at 704-481-TIPS or through the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
Remembering Jamarius Woods
The death of a 19-year-old Shelby resident has brought grief to those who knew Woods and to others affected by the shooting.
As the investigation continues, additional information about Woods' life, family, and memorial arrangements may become available through relatives or other authorized sources.
At this time, the information provided by authorities primarily concerns the circumstances of the shooting and the criminal investigation.
Legal Notice
The charge against Kobe Flack is an allegation. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Information Disclaimer
This article is based on information provided in the supplied Shelby Police Department report. Details may change as the investigation develops, and additional facts may be released by law enforcement or other official sources. Readers should rely on official authorities for the latest confirmed information.