On December 29, 2023, 56-year-old Steve Ray Locklear was fatally shot in Rockingham, North Carolina. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and as of now, no arrests have been made, nor have any suspects been publicly identified.
In the months following the incident, Locklear's daughter, Kimberly Locklear, has been actively seeking justice for her father's murder.
She has expressed frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation and the absence of communication from law enforcement agencies. Kimberly has also reported that her father's personal belongings, which were in a camper he shared with an individual known as "T.T.," have disappeared since his death, adding to the family's distress.
Steve Ray Locklear was born on February 16, 1967. A memorial service was held on January 12, 2024, at the Kenneth M. Purcell Memorial Chapel in Laurinburg, North Carolina, where family and friends gathered to honor his memory.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case. They urge anyone with information regarding the death of Steve Ray Locklear to contact them at (910) 895-3232.
The community remains hopeful for a resolution that will bring justice and closure to the Locklear family.
