Justin Ellis Jackson, a 33-year-old white male, passed away on June 2, 2021, at his home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His death was the result of a violent home invasion. On that fateful day, Calvin Wayne Locklear, 34, and James Edward Corbett, 33, forced their way into Jackson's home on Milton Drive after his teenage daughter answered the door. The intruders began shooting, resulting in Jackson's death and injuring his daughter.
The motive behind the home invasion was to steal cash and marijuana.
Calvin Wayne Locklear was arrested three weeks later in Lumberton, North Carolina. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Locklear was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the deadly home invasion. His accomplice, James Edward Corbett, was shot during the incident and later died from his injuries at a hospital in Hoke County.
The Fayetteville Police Department's Homicide Unit conducted a thorough investigation, leading to the identification and arrest of Locklear. He faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill, first-degree kidnapping, attempted robbery, conspiracy, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Locklear's criminal history included prior convictions for cruelty to animals, assault on a female, and malicious conduct by a prisoner.
The tragic death of Justin Ellis Jackson left a lasting impact on his family and community. He was survived by his father, Gary Ellis Jackson, his fiancé, Devin Allen, and his five children. Jackson's funeral service was held on June 7, 2021, at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, North Carolina, followed by his burial at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery.
