Kenny Ray Floyd, a 38-year-old male from Lumberton, North Carolina, tragically passed away on January 16, 2017. His death occurred at Southeastern Medical Center. Floyd's passing was a result of a shooting incident that took place on Wilson Street in Lumberton. The police were called to the scene around 6:20 p.m., where they discovered Floyd's body.
The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, but further investigation revealed more details about the incident.
In the aftermath of Floyd's death, several individuals were implicated in the crime. Jonathon Haywood, 37, and Quintin Mitchell, 29, were both charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Haywood and Mitchell turned themselves in to the police shortly after the incident. Another individual, Frederick Beverly, 39, was also arrested in connection with Floyd's death. Beverly faced charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Floyd's death was not an isolated incident in his life. He had previously been present during the Christmas Eve 2012 shootings of John Rowe and Sharon Crump. Rowe, 52, succumbed to his injuries, while Crump, 36 at the time, recovered from a leg injury. Floyd was scheduled to testify against Mikkos Watson, who admitted to shooting Rowe and Crump. Watson later pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon, receiving a prison sentence of eight to twelve years. Floyd's death prevented him from testifying in this case, which influenced the plea deal offered to Watson.
The investigation into Floyd's death revealed that he was called out to the area where he was shot. Witnesses reported that someone shot him from the woods. The Lumberton Police Department, particularly Detective David Williford, continued to seek information regarding the case. Floyd's death remains a significant event in the community, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence and crime in the area.
