Kenneth Dale Wilkins, a 53-year-old man from Erwin, North Carolina, tragically died on April 19, 2021. He was born on June 23, 1967, in Harnett County and was the son of Curtis Washington Wilkins and Janice Marie Barefoot Wilkins. Kenneth was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean Wilkins. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Charlene Brewington Wilkins, and their two children, Courtney and Corey Wilkins, as well as his grandchildren, Carlie and Nolan.
Kenneth Dale Wilkins was found
dead in the driver's seat of his SUV, which had crashed into the yard of a home on Beaver Dam Road in Erwin. Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a traffic accident just after 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered that Kenneth had been shot multiple times and pronounced him dead at the scene. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the incident was under investigation, but no suspects were identified at the time.
The investigation into Kenneth Dale Wilkins' death revealed that he was shot while driving his SUV, which subsequently crashed into a house. The case remains open, and authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or arrests related to the incident. The tragic circumstances of his death have left his family and the community seeking answers and justice.
Kenneth Dale Wilkins' death has been a significant event in Erwin, NC, and the surrounding areas, with law enforcement continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the perpetrator. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Kenneth, and his family continues to grieve his untimely passing.
