Jeffrey Briggs, a 51-year-old male from Pembroke, NC, died on November 25, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. His death was the result of a gunshot wound sustained during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred at his residence on Paul Road in Pembroke. According to reports, Briggs had recently moved to Robeson County from Winterville, Georgia.
On the night of the incident, he was involved in an argument with his girlfriend when he was shot.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to the call and found Briggs suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Southeastern Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The investigation led to the arrest of 16-year-old Gabriel Dixon, who was charged with first-degree murder and discharging a weapon within an enclosure to incite fear. Dixon was held in the Robeson County Detention Center without bond.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide and Criminal Investigation divisions conducted the investigation into Briggs' death. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and the impact of gun violence on families and communities. The investigation and subsequent arrest of Gabriel Dixon brought some closure to the case, but the loss of Jeffrey Briggs left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
