Kenneth Wayne Bryant, a 41-year-old male from Lumberton, NC, tragically died on January 20, 2018. He was found shot to death at the home of Angela Simone Irons, a 46-year-old woman, who was subsequently charged with his murder. The incident occurred on the night of January 20, 2018, when police responded to a report of shots being fired at Irons' residence.
Upon arrival, they discovered Bryant's body and arrested Irons, who was later charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The investigation revealed that Bryant's last known address was on Spruce Street in Lumberton, while Irons resided on East 9th Street. Irons was held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center. The District Attorney’s Office and local police detectives, Charles Keenum and Evan Whitley, were involved in the investigation. Irons had a prior felony conviction for assault in Durham in 2010.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting were not immediately disclosed by the police, but the charges against Irons indicate a serious and deliberate act. The case drew significant attention in the local community, and anyone with information was encouraged to contact the Lumberton Police Department.
Kenneth Wayne Bryant's death was a tragic event that shook the Lumberton community, and the subsequent legal proceedings against Angela Simone Irons highlighted the serious nature of the crime.
