Deonte Lamar Phifer, a 30-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 2, 2019, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Deonte was born on January 30, 1989, and was a resident of Kannapolis at the time of his death. He was educated in the Kannapolis City School System and attended A. L. Brown High School. Deonte was found dead from gunshot wounds at his home on Leroy Street. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on that fateful Saturday.
The Kannapolis Police Department responded to a call reporting a shooting at 651 Wilson Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Deonte Lamar Phifer's lifeless body. Witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene shortly after the shooting. The police immediately launched an investigation into the homicide, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The investigation led to the arrest of Kenneth Lamont Robinson, a 29-year-old male from Concord, North Carolina. Robinson was taken into custody without incident and charged with first-degree murder.
The case remains under investigation, and further details have been limited due to the ongoing nature of the inquiry. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in the investigation. Deonte Lamar Phifer's untimely death has left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who continue to mourn his loss.
