Cory Allen Furr, a 20-year-old male from Maxton, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on July 18, 2015. The incident occurred at 2674 Red Hill Road in Maxton, where Cory was found dead in the backyard of his girlfriend's residence. According to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, Cory had exchanged gunfire with another individual who had come to the residence. The caliber of the firearm used in the shooting was not specified.
Cory had previously lived at the Red Hill Road home before recently moving out.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office identified a "person of interest" in the case and questioned them regarding the shooting. However, the names of Cory's girlfriend and the individual who exchanged gunfire with him were not disclosed in the initial reports. The investigation into Cory's death was ongoing, with law enforcement officials working to gather more information and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Cory Allen Furr was born on August 26, 1994, in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Vincent Smith and Brooke Furr. He was known to many as "Bro" and was remembered for his willingness to help out and look out for his family and friends. The tragic loss of Cory Allen Furr left a significant impact on his community, as they mourned the untimely death of a young man with a promising future.
