Shauntae Jones, a 36-year-old woman from Fayetteville, North Carolina, tragically lost her life to gun violence on September 16, 2024, in Saint Pauls, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. when Robeson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a shooting at 823 Britt Road, St. Pauls. Upon arrival, deputies found Jones had been fatally shot.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division immediately launched an investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the Fayetteville Police, Greensboro Police Department, Guilford County Sheriff's Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (Northern Piedmont District). As the investigation progressed, authorities identified a suspect in connection with Jones' death.
Alvino R. Wilson Jr., a 45-year-old man from Whitsett, North Carolina, was named as the primary suspect in the case. Wilson was wanted on charges of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Law enforcement officials considered Wilson armed and dangerous, prompting a multi-agency search effort.
On September 19, 2024, it was reported that Wilson had been taken into custody. The arrest marked a significant development in the case, bringing some measure of progress to the investigation of Shauntae Jones' untimely death. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office emphasized that under the U.S. justice system, every person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The tragic loss of Shauntae Jones has left a void in her community. As the legal process unfolds, authorities continue to gather evidence and build their case against the accused. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with additional information about the case to come forward and contact them directly.
