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Emerson Truitt Roebuck

Case from Salisbury, NC dated Oct 19, 2019

Victim Details

Emerson Truitt Roebuck

Male

Black / African American

Salisbury

NC

2019-10-19

71

Emerson

Truitt Roebuck

06/28/2026

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Emerson Truitt Roebuck, a 71-year-old man from Salisbury, NC, was tragically shot to death on October 19, 2019. He was discovered in his home on West Kerr Street by his roommate, who heard gunshots and found Roebuck in the living room. Despite being rushed to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Roebuck succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation into Roebuck's death quickly led to the arrest of three suspects. Ronald Dashawn Pruitt, 17, and Kenyatta Raphalle Belton Jr., 16, both of Salis ...
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