On November 11, 2023, at approximately 11:21 p.m., deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at 502 Edward Circle in Lumberton, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 42-year-old Michael Donavan Hathaway deceased at the scene.
The Robeson County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division has initiated an investigation into Hathaway's death. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects.
The Sheriff's Office has appealed to the community for assistance, urging anyone with information related to the case to contact them at 910-671-3170 or 910-671-3100.
Hathaway was born on May 15, 1981, in Robeson County. He is survived by his daughter, Leah Hathaway; his parents, Dale and Teresa Hathaway; his sister, Crystal Delozier; and other family members. A funeral service was held on November 18, 2023, at Abe Branch Holiness Church in Bladenboro, followed by burial at Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.
The investigation into Hathaway's death remains active, with law enforcement seeking any leads that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Community members are encouraged to come forward with any information that might assist in solving this case.
