Trina Robinson, a 48-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on January 15, 2022, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Landfall Shopping Center, where she was fatally shot along with her 65-year-old mother, Diretta Marie Robinson, and her 13-year-old nephew. The suspect, Wilbert Lamont Robinson, who is Trina's 40-year-old brother, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle.
The Wilmington Police Department responded to emergency calls about shots fired at approximately 4 p.m. on the day of the incident. Upon arrival, officers found Trina Robinson, her mother, and her nephew inside a vehicle, all suffering from gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Wilbert Lamont Robinson, who had also shot himself, was found injured at the scene and was transported to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment before being charged.
The motive behind the tragic incident remains unclear. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect and the victims arrived at the shopping center together in the same vehicle before the shooting occurred. The case has been handed over to the New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney's Office for further investigation and prosecution.
This devastating event has left the community in shock and mourning. Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams expressed his condolences to the affected families and emphasized the department's commitment to transparency and justice for the victims.
