Gary Lamont Robbins, a 26-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on February 10, 2007, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. On that fateful night, around 9 PM, first responders were dispatched to an accident at the intersection of Rex Street and Vance Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a van that had crashed. Inside the van, they found Gary Lamont Robbins.
As EMS personnel were extracting him from the vehicle and placing him on a stretcher, they noticed that he had been shot multiple times. Despite their efforts, Robbins succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Robbins had been driving down the street when he was shot at, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash. The shooter or shooters fled the scene, and no description or information about them was available at the time. The case remains unsolved, and the Rocky Mount police continue to seek answers in this fatal drive-by shooting.
Team Cold Case, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping law enforcement solve unsolved homicides and missing person cases, has been actively involved in seeking justice for Gary Lamont Robbins. They have offered a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect responsible for his death. Despite their efforts and the passage of time, no arrests have been made, and the case remains open.
The tragic death of Gary Lamont Robbins has left a lasting impact on his family and the community. The search for justice continues, with the hope that new information will eventually come to light and bring closure to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
