In the quiet community of Raeford, North Carolina, the evening of April 28, 2026, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 32-year-old Dilan Herbert. Just after 11:00 p.m., deputies from the Hoke County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Best Street following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Herbert unresponsive, having sustained a gunshot wound to his chest.
Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Herbert's death was swiftly undertaken by Hoke County detectives, who quickly identified a suspect in the fatal shooting. Thomas Makiel Flood was identified as the individual sought in connection with the incident. Investigators believe the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery. The day following the shooting, on April 29, 2026, Thomas Makiel Flood was taken into custody by law enforcement without incident.
Following his arrest, Flood was charged with a series of serious felonies, including first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm within a dwelling. While an arrest has been made, the Hoke County Sheriff's Office has indicated that the investigation into the death of Dilan Herbert remains ongoing as they continue to gather further information about the circumstances that led to the tragic event.
