Kenneth Franklin Miles Jr., a 25-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on October 7, 2021, outside his home on Summerwind Drive in Fayetteville, North Carolina. According to family members, Kenneth was shot at least three times at close range. The incident occurred following an argument that did not directly involve him. His mother, Sharon Gilliam, recounted that a man approached Kenneth after having a dispute with another individual.
Despite Kenneth's attempts to distance himself from the altercation, the man shot him multiple times. Kenneth was rushed to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has been actively investigating the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made. Detectives believe that Kenneth knew his assailant, and they have been seeking additional information from the public to help solve the case. The Sheriff's Office has been collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, hoping that security camera footage from the mobile home park might provide crucial leads. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and Kenneth's family continues to seek closure.
Kenneth was affectionately known as "Pappa" or "Popeye" to his family and "Ali" to his friends. His untimely death has left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information about the murder to come forward, emphasizing that even a small piece of information could be pivotal in solving the case and bringing justice to Kenneth's family.
