James Jones, a 16-year-old male from Shannon, NC, tragically died on April 15, 2020, from a gunshot wound. He was found suffering from his injuries on the 10900 block of Rennert Road in Shannon and was later pronounced dead at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and launched an investigation into his death.
Following the incident, Chad Locklear, a 22-year-old man from Shannon, was charged with voluntary manslaughter in
connection with James Jones's death. Locklear was taken into custody and held in the Robeson County Detention Center under a $75,000 secured bond. The investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division.
The case drew significant attention in the local community, and the Sheriff’s Office urged anyone with information to come forward. The investigation aimed to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the shooting and to ensure that justice was served for James Jones and his family.
The tragic loss of James Jones at such a young age left a profound impact on his family and friends, who remembered him fondly and sought closure through the legal proceedings.
