Levita Romane Webb, a 41-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on April 6, 2021, in Weldon, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a residence on Chestnut Street. Webb, along with Dexter O'Neal Miles, a 52-year-old man from Garysburg, was found dead at the scene. A third individual, a man whose identity has not been disclosed, was also shot but survived and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Weldon Police
Department responded to the emergency call around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the victims had been shot. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, although there were speculations that it might have been a robbery attempt. However, this theory has not been confirmed by the authorities.
The investigation into the deaths of Levita Romane Webb and Dexter O'Neal Miles is ongoing. The State Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Weldon Police Department in piecing together the events that led to the tragic incident. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The community of Weldon, which had not experienced a homicide in two years, was deeply affected by the incident. Local residents and community leaders expressed their shock and sorrow over the loss of life. The neighborhood where the shooting occurred is generally considered safe, making the incident even more unsettling for those who live there.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, a reward of up to $25,000 was offered by the state for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murders. The authorities continue to seek leads and are hopeful that the reward will encourage individuals with knowledge of the crime to come forward.
Levita Romane Webb's death has left a void in the lives of her family and friends. As the investigation continues, the community remains hopeful that justice will be served and that those responsible for this senseless act of violence will be held accountable.
