Frederick Eugene Williams, a 27-year-old African American male from Wallace, South Carolina, was tragically killed in an early morning shooting on December 18, 2022, in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on First Street. Upon arrival, officers found Williams with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Laurinburg Police Department quickly identified 23-year-old Byron Douglas McKenzie of
Rockingham as the primary suspect. McKenzie was arrested later that day in Hamlet, North Carolina, after authorities obtained warrants for his arrest. He was charged with murder and held without bond. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
Williams' death has left the community in shock, as he was known to be a kind and hardworking individual. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and the police are continuing their efforts to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident. The case has garnered significant attention, with many hoping for justice for Williams and his family.
