Quentin Lamar Mitchell, a 34-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 8, 2022, in Lumberton, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. on the 8000 block of N.C. 72 near Lumberton, where deputies responded to a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they found Mitchell deceased at the scene. The investigation into his death was immediately launched by the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division, with assistance from the federal Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Fairmont Police Department.
In connection with the fatal shooting, a 30-year-old Lumberton man named Jeffery T. McCray was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. McCray was taken into custody on January 10, 2022, and placed in the Robeson County Detention Center without bond. The arrest followed a thorough investigation by the authorities, who worked diligently to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the shooting. McCray's court appearance was scheduled for the following day, where he faced the serious charges brought against him.
The case has garnered significant attention in the local community, as residents seek justice for Mitchell's untimely death. The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement officials continuing to examine all aspects of the case to ensure that justice is served. The tragic loss of Quentin Lamar Mitchell has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the Lumberton community, who mourn the loss of a young life cut short by violence.
