Michael Powell, a 36-year-old male from Lumberton, North Carolina, was found dead on August 8, 2017. His body was discovered in a wooded area near the end of Leggett Street. The medical examiner confirmed that Powell died from a gunshot wound. Due to the extent of the decomposition of the body, officers were not immediately able to identify the victim.
The Lumberton Police Department, along with agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation , are investigating Powell's
death as a homicide. Despite the ongoing investigation, no information related to a suspect in the shooting has been released by the police. The authorities have urged anyone with information concerning the investigation to contact the detectives handling the case.
The tragic death of Michael Powell has left the community in shock, and the investigation continues as law enforcement seeks to uncover the circumstances surrounding his murder. The lack of immediate identification and the advanced state of decomposition of Powell's body have posed challenges for the investigators. However, they remain committed to finding justice for Michael Powell and his family.
