Wilbert Lamont McNeill, a 43-year-old African American male, was tragically killed in a shooting incident on February 24, 2015, in Bunnlevel, North Carolina. The incident occurred at Smokey's, a bar located behind a home on Bunnlevel Erwin Road. Law enforcement personnel responded to the scene at approximately 1:30 a.m. and discovered McNeill deceased at the bar. Another individual, 28-year-old Gerald Lasalle Mclean, was also injured in the shooting and was transported to Betsy Johnson Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the shooting, but no arrests were made immediately following the incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it remained unclear, and authorities did not release additional information at the time. The investigation into McNeill's death continued as law enforcement sought to gather more evidence and identify potential suspects.
McNeill's death was a significant loss to his community, and his family and friends mourned his passing. Funeral services for Wilbert Lamont McNeill were held on March 1, 2015, at the Cape Fear Conference A Headquarters in Erwin, North Carolina. The community came together to pay their respects and honor the memory of McNeill, who was affectionately known as "Chill Wil."
Despite the ongoing investigation, the case of Wilbert Lamont McNeill's death has not seen any significant developments in terms of arrests or litigation. The lack of information and progress in the case has left many questions unanswered, and the community continues to seek justice for McNeill. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward and assist in the investigation.
