Marquese Antonio Nicholson, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 18, 2016, in Lumberton, North Carolina. Marquese was found deceased in the driver's seat of his vehicle, which had been shot multiple times. The incident occurred around 12:24 a.m. on Gavintown Road. The Lumberton Police Department responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle and discovered Marquese's body inside the car.
The police have classified his death as a homicide and have been actively investigating the case.
Marquese's death came almost a year after the unsolved murder of his grandmother, Mary Thompson. On February 27, 2015, Mary Thompson, a 56-year-old African American woman, was shot while sleeping in her bed at her home in Lumberton. The assailant fired gunshots into her house, and she was rushed to the Southeastern Regional Medical Center, where she later died. Both homicides remain unsolved, and the connection between the two cases has not been established.
The Lumberton Police Department, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, has been seeking information from the public to help solve Marquese's murder. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation.
Marquese Antonio Nicholson was born on September 12, 1991, to Curtis Jerome Nicholson and Felicia Dockery in Lumberton, North Carolina. He was a beloved father to his two sons, Zayon A. Nicholson and Zylik A. Nicholson. Marquese was known for his bright smile and warm embrace, and he enjoyed spending time with his children, listening to music, and attending car shows. His untimely death has left a void in the lives of his family and friends.
