Joseph Stephen Odom, a 75-year-old Caucasian male, was found dead in his home near Woodland, North Carolina on July 6, 2017. The cause of death was determined to be a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m., and the Northampton County Sheriff's Office, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, launched an investigation into the matter.
A 15-year-old male suspect was quickly taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in connection with
Odom's death. Due to the suspect's age, his identity has not been released to the public. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the type of weapon used.
The Northampton County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations are continuing to work on the case, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The community of Woodland, NC, remains in shock over the tragic loss of Joseph Stephen Odom, a well-known and respected member of the community.
