Kimberly Hunt, a 41-year-old woman from Lumberton, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on July 24, 2020. Kimberly, who was born on May 15, 1979, in Charlotte, was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was known for her selflessness and kindness, always putting her family first. Her sudden death left a void in the lives of her loved ones, including her four children and three grandchildren.
On the day of her death, Kimberly Hunt was in the parking lot of a Family Dollar store in
Lumberton when she was shot and killed. The incident was described as a "senseless" and "cowardly" crime by Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. The shooter, identified as Xavier Green, fired multiple shots into vehicles that were backing out of parking spaces. Kimberly Hunt and another victim, Kayla Kyle, were both killed in the attack. Green was later arrested in Florence County after his car got a flat tire. He attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by authorities.
Xavier Green was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Kimberly Hunt and Kayla Kyle. During his trial, it was revealed that the shooting was random and that Green did not know the victims. The court proceedings were emotionally charged, with family members of the victims expressing their grief and anger. Brandon Hunt, Kimberly's son, spoke about the impact of his mother's death on their family, highlighting her role as the backbone of their household.
In April 2024, Xavier Green pled guilty to the murder charges and was sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole. The families of the victims expressed relief that justice had been served, although the pain of losing their loved ones remained. The case brought attention to the issue of gun violence in Lumberton, with Brandon Hunt advocating for an end to the "rampage" of such incidents in the community.
