Marquas Sintrell Roseboro, a 36-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 28, 2021, in Sanford, North Carolina. Marquas, affectionately known as "Mookie," was born on June 9, 1985, in Sanford. He was a beloved son, father, and friend, known for his big heart, genuine smile, and love for his family and friends. Marquas was an electrician by trade and had a passion for spending time with his children and capturing moments through photography.
On the fateful day of
June 28, 2021, Marquas was shot outside the Prince Downtown Motel in Sanford. Police responded to a reported shooting at the motel and found Marquas wounded in the parking lot. He was immediately taken to Central Carolina Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were initially unclear, and the Sanford Police Department launched an investigation to uncover the details of the incident.
Within 24 hours of the shooting, Sanford police made an arrest in connection with Marquas's death. Dedrick Dewayne Lipscomb, a 45-year-old male from Sanford, was charged with first-degree murder. Lipscomb was arrested at a home in Fayetteville and transported back to Sanford, where he was held in the Lee County Jail without bond. The police did not disclose how they linked Lipscomb to the shooting or whether there was any prior relationship between him and Marquas.
The investigation into Marquas's death continued as authorities sought to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. The community mourned the loss of a cherished individual, and Marquas's family and friends were left to grapple with the sudden and senseless tragedy. The legal proceedings against Lipscomb were set to unfold, with the hope that justice would be served for Marquas and his loved ones.
