On March 16, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m., deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Finch Road in Maxton, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 33-year-old Daquan Smith deceased inside the home.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the fatal incident stemmed from a family dispute. The Sheriff's Office confirmed that the altercation among family members led to Smith's death.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Daquan Smith's death. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide and Criminal Investigations divisions are actively investigating the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Office at 910-671-3170 or 910-671-3100.
Daquan Smith's passing has been noted in local obituaries, highlighting his surviving family members, including his wife, Felicia Smith, and his mother, Maria Smith McLeod. A visitation was held on March 29, 2024, followed by a celebration of life on March 30, 2024, at Sandy Grove Baptist Church in Maxton.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Daquan Smith, as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death remains ongoing.
