Carolyn Ann Stephenson, a 61-year-old woman from Dunn, North Carolina, was tragically killed on February 28, 2021. The incident occurred in a mobile home community on Todd Lane in Sampson County. Shots were fired into her residence just before 1 a.m., and she was struck by bullets while inside her home. The Sampson County Sheriff's Office identified her as the victim. Evidence markers and shell casings were found at the scene, indicating a significant number of shots were fired.
Investigators discovered that a neighboring residence was also struck by bullets, but fortunately, no one else was injured. Despite the extensive evidence collected, including at least 68 evidence markers, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified. The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting. The federal agency stated that Carolyn Ann Stephenson was not believed to be the intended target of the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and the community continues to seek justice for the senseless loss of Carolyn Ann Stephenson.
