David Lee Wilkins Jr., a 30-year-old man from Franklinton, NC, was tragically killed on the evening of May 13, 2014. The incident occurred in the area of Church and Hawkins streets, where Wilkins was found lying in the yard of a home with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Franklinton Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, seeking clues and urging anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation led to the arrest of
18-year-old Cammron Da Kim Torrance from Henderson. Torrance was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of David Lee Wilkins Jr. Authorities indicated that the motive for the shooting appeared to be robbery, but they also stated that the incident was not a random act. The case remained under investigation, with the possibility of additional arrests.
The tragic death of David Lee Wilkins Jr. left the community in shock, as police continued to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting. The Franklinton Police Department's efforts to solve the case highlighted the importance of community cooperation in bringing justice to the victim and his family.
