Antwan Terrell Eddings, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 13, 2020, in Asheville, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Fayetteville Street, where officers found Eddings with fatal gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that Deveron Angelo Roberts, a 25-year-old male from Asheville, was responsible for the shooting. Roberts barricaded himself in a neighboring home for several hours before being taken into custody the next day.
He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Eddings' death.
The Buncombe County District Attorney's Office confirmed that Roberts was found guilty of killing Antwan Terrell Eddings and was sentenced to life without parole. The trial, which took place in November 2022, lasted over a week and concluded with Roberts being convicted of first-degree murder. The case was marked by a significant police presence and a standoff that lasted several hours before Roberts surrendered to authorities.
Eddings was a student at Asheville High School and was well-liked by his peers. He played football during his freshman and sophomore years and was known for his sense of humor and love for dancing. His untimely death left a profound impact on his community, and the trial of Deveron Angelo Roberts brought some measure of closure to those who knew and loved Eddings. The case highlighted the importance of thorough police work and the dedication of the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office in securing a conviction for the senseless loss of a young life.
