William Jerome Williamson, a 34-year-old male from Shannon, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 14, 2018. The incident occurred during a birthday party at his residence on Covington Farm Road in Shannon. According to reports, deputies responded to a call about shots fired at approximately 2:10 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Williamson with gunshot wounds.
He was transported to Southeastern Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office identified 23-year-old Christopher Ryan Locklear, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, as the primary suspect in the murder of William Jerome Williamson. Locklear was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Williamson's death. The authorities launched an active search for Locklear, urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred during a birthday party at Williamson's residence. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the case has been under investigation by the Robeson County Sheriff's Office. An autopsy was performed to determine the specific cause of death, confirming that Williamson died from gunshot wounds.
As of now, there have been no further updates on the arrest or prosecution of Christopher Ryan Locklear. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to aid in the investigation and bring justice to the family of William Jerome Williamson.
