Kyle Bullard, a 27-year-old male from Lumberton, NC, tragically lost his life on June 10, 2016. He was born on June 22, 1988, in Charlotte, NC, to Ricky Kyle Williams and Kathy Bullard. Kyle worked in tree service and was known for his dedication to his job. On the fateful day, Kyle was shot and killed during a robbery at his home on Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton.
The incident occurred early in the morning, and the Robeson County Sheriff's Office immediately began investigating his death as a homicide.
The investigation revealed that four masked men entered Kyle's home around 12:15 a.m. and shot him before robbing him and his mother of personal items. The suspects were identified as Mitchell Ryan Shaw, 21, Dominique Delton Page, 16, Dylan Vance Smith, 16, and Austin Duncan, 16. All four individuals were charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, first-degree burglary, and felony conspiracy. They were arrested and held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office continued to investigate the case, and it remained unclear whether Kyle Bullard had been specifically targeted or if the attack was random. The authorities also looked into the backgrounds of the suspects, discovering that Shaw had been placed on probation in 2014 for shoplifting in Robeson County. The records for the other suspects were not available at the time.
Kyle Bullard's death left a significant impact on his family and the community. His mother, Kathy Bullard-Pope, and his father, Ricky Williams, mourned the loss of their son, along with his brother, Zachary Pope, and his grandparents, Herman and Martha Bullard, and Dennis and Peggy Pope. The community came together to support the family during this difficult time, and a funeral service was held to honor Kyle's memory. The investigation into his death continued, with the hope of bringing justice to those responsible for this tragic event.
