Cannan R. Scott, a 15-year-old male, was found fatally shot on the afternoon of Sunday, October 12, 2025. Deputies responded at approximately 12:57 p.m. to the area of Hidden Valley Road and Highway 74 West, just outside Rowland in Robeson County, North Carolina. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and homicide detectives began their investigation immediately, with assistance from the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office.
Investigators with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division identified a person of interest soon after the shooting, signaling progress but releasing few details about that individual. As of the initial reports, authorities had not announced any arrests, and the case remained an active, ongoing homicide investigation.
Scott was from Pembroke, a nearby community in Robeson County, and his death drew attention across local outlets, which reiterated the call for tips to help move the case forward. Coverage emphasized the precise location and time of the response, confirming the timeline of events and the early stage of the inquiry.
Public records from earlier in the year show that Scott had been reported missing in March 2025, a separate episode that placed his name on local law-enforcement and community notice months before the October shooting. Memorial listings and obituary pages subsequently recorded his date of death and funeral arrangements, reflecting the community’s response to the loss while the investigation continued without publicly announced arrests.
