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Charles Bethea

Case from Lumberton, NC dated Mar 29, 2024

Victim Details

Charles Bethea

Male

Black / African American

Lumberton

NC

2024-03-29

27

Charles

Bethea

06/26/2026

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On March 29, 2024, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Lumberton police responded to a shooting incident at a residence in the 500 block of East 21st Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered 27-year-old Charles Bethea inside the home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services transported Bethea to UNC Health Southeastern, where he succumbed to his injuries at around 7:17 a.m.

Following an investigation, authorities arrested 31-year-old Bobby Jones of Lumberton. Jones ...
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  • Mr. Charles Bethea Jr.'s Obituary
  • WRAL.com: 27-year-old killed in shooting at Lumberton apartment, man charged with murder
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