Tamika Locklear, a 41-year-old woman from Fairmont, North Carolina, was found shot to death in her car on the night of August 11, 2022. The incident occurred in the 6000 block of Wiregrass Road in Orrum, a rural area in Robeson County. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 9:26 p.m. and discovered Tamika Locklear deceased in her vehicle.
Alongside her, a 20-year-old man from Lumberton, identified as Vinc'Ja'Mon Gaston, was also found shot and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was reported as stable.
The investigation into Tamika Locklear's death revealed that the shooting stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division is leading the investigation, treating the case as a homicide. Authorities have not disclosed whether Vinc'Ja'Mon Gaston was in the car during the shooting or his exact involvement in the incident. The Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Tamika Locklear's death. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities continue to seek leads and information from the public. The tragic incident has left the community in shock, as they await further developments in the case.
