On April 1, 2021, Michael Cobb, a 62-year-old man from Macclesfield, North Carolina, was found shot to death at a residence on Otter Creek Church Road. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after receiving a call around 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Cobb had been shot and killed.
The investigation revealed that Cobb's death was the result of an argument over money. The suspect, Melvin Cotton Jr., was later charged with first-degree murder, discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Cotton, who was considered armed and dangerous, was identified as the person responsible for Cobb's death. His whereabouts were unknown at the time of the charges, and deputies urged anyone with information to come forward.
The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement, and efforts to locate Cotton continued. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office emphasized the danger Cotton posed and asked the public to contact them with any information regarding his whereabouts.
This tragic incident highlighted the severe consequences of disputes escalating into violence, leaving a community in mourning and law enforcement on high alert.
