Charles Hunt, a 36-year-old man from Pembroke, NC, tragically lost his life on October 30, 2016. The incident occurred in the early hours of that Sunday when Charles Hunt and another man, Corey Jones, were shot in a parking lot at 26 Commerce Plaza Circle in Pembroke. The suspect, Issiach Jermall McLellan, 26, from Fairmont, NC, was identified and charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and three counts of assault by
pointing and assault with a deadly weapon. Felony warrants were issued for McLellan's arrest, and he was considered armed and extremely dangerous.
The investigation into Charles Hunt's death involved Pembroke Police Chief Grant Florita and Erich Hackney from the Robeson County District Attorney’s Office. McLellan was eventually apprehended and faced the legal consequences of his actions.
The loss of Charles Hunt was deeply felt by his family and the community, and the case brought attention to the issues of violence and crime in the area. The efforts of law enforcement and the cooperation of the community were crucial in bringing the suspect to justice and providing some measure of closure to the grieving family.
