Robert Lewis Spencer, a 27-year-old male, tragically lost his life on April 3, 2021, in Asheboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Plummer Street, where Randolph County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found three individuals with gunshot wounds. Robert Lewis Spencer was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other individuals were transported to nearby trauma hospitals, with one undergoing surgery and the other in stable condition.
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investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of Jessie Jaquan Pratt, a 24-year-old male from Candor, North Carolina. Pratt, who was also injured in the incident, was released from the hospital on April 4, 2021, and taken into custody. He was charged with felony first-degree murder and confined at the Randolph County Detention Center without bond. His first appearance in Randolph County District Court was scheduled for April 5, 2021.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remain under investigation. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Asheboro Police Department continue to work on the case, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events that led to the tragic death of Robert Lewis Spencer. The community mourns the loss of a young life and hopes for justice to be served in this ongoing investigation.
