Jordan Matthew Arnette, a 22-year-old male from Lumberton, North Carolina, tragically died on March 3, 2014. He was born on July 29, 1991, in Robeson County, North Carolina. Jordan was shot in the chest while putting out water for his dogs outside his home on Thunderbird Road. His father, Woodrow Arnette, heard the gunshot and found Jordan stumbling into the house.
Despite immediate medical attention, Jordan succumbed to his injuries at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into Jordan's death. Detectives Reggie Strickland and Forest Obershea were assigned to the case. Unfortunately, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The investigation remains open, and the Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information to come forward.
The loss of Jordan Matthew Arnette has deeply affected his family and the community. He is remembered fondly by his parents, Woodrow W. Arnette, Jr. and Pamela Gail Hunt, his brother Brian Arnette, his sister Tonya Locklear, and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held at Floyd Memorial Chapel, followed by burial at Floyd Memory Gardens.
The case continues to be a priority for the Robeson County Sheriff's Office, and they remain committed to finding justice for Jordan and his family.
