Kendrick McGirt, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 23, 2016, in Maxton, North Carolina. Kendrick was a senior at Scotland High School and was eagerly anticipating his graduation. He was found dead in his home on Hasty Road, about eight miles south of Laurinburg. The manner in which Kendrick died has not been publicly disclosed by investigators.
In the aftermath of Kendrick's death, two individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the
incident. James Chadwick Locklear, 24, and Albert Lee Anderson, 19, were both charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy. Locklear was arrested on May 26, 2016, while Anderson turned himself in the following day. Both suspects were held without bail in the Scotland County Detention Center.
The investigation into Kendrick's death revealed that he was shot inside his home. Despite being able to call 911, Kendrick succumbed to his injuries before deputies arrived at the scene. The arrests of Locklear and Anderson were significant developments in the case, as both were accused of conspiring to commit the murder. The legal proceedings against them were closely followed by the community, as Kendrick's family and friends sought justice for the young man's untimely death.
