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Keonta Pate

Case from Laurinburg, NC dated Dec 25, 2025

Victim Details

Keonta Pate

Male

Black / African American

Laurinburg

NC

2025-12-25

21

Keonta

Pate

06/23/2026

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On the night of December 25, 2025, a violent incident occurred in Laurinburg, North Carolina, resulting in the death of Keonta Pate, a 21-year-old male. The shooting took place at approximately 11:00 p.m. within the McIntosh Apartments complex located on Hood Street. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire, where they discovered the victim suffering from a critical gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital for emergency tre ...
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  • WFXB: Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old - WFXB
  • Arrest made after 21-year-old dies in NC Christmas night shooting
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