Travis Lee Simmons, a 36-year-old African American male from Troy, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on June 19, 2016. The incident occurred during a double homicide that also claimed the life of Carlos Butler Sr., a 40-year-old male. The shooting took place on Crouch Street in Troy, where both victims were found dead at the scene.
The investigation led to the arrest of Tommy Kentrell Little, a 22-year-old male, who was charged with one count of second-degree murder. Little was taken into custody and held in the Montgomery County Jail under a $600,000 bond. The authorities indicated that the investigation was ongoing, with the possibility of additional charges and suspects.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and the authorities have not released further details about the motive or the events leading up to the incident. The community of Troy was left in shock and mourning as they grappled with the loss of two lives in such a violent manner.
