Hiram Jay Willetts, a 61-year-old male resident of Southport, North Carolina, tragically died on January 6, 2022. He was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near Windemere and Masters drives in Boiling Spring Lakes. The incident occurred in the evening hours, and the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
The investigation revealed that Willetts was shot during an
altercation. However, no suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains under investigation. The police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in the ongoing inquiry.
In February 2022, Brunswick County District Attorney Jon David announced that the shooting was ruled as self-defense, and no charges would be pursued against the individual involved in the incident. This decision brought some closure to the case, although the details surrounding the altercation and the identity of the shooter have not been disclosed to the public.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Hiram Jay Willetts, and his family and friends have been deeply affected by his untimely death. The investigation remains open, and authorities are still seeking any additional information that could help provide further clarity on the circumstances leading to his death.
