On October 1, 2023, in Rocky Point, North Carolina, 50-year-old William Allen Ganey Jr. was fatally shot. Upon arrival, deputies found Ganey on the front porch with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Pender County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ganey's death. Their efforts led to the identification of 47-year-old Kenneth Michael Broxton as the primary suspect.
After conferring with the Pender County District Attorney, authorities charged Broxton with one count of voluntary manslaughter on October 4, 2023. The shooting occurred at Broxton's residence.
Broxton was subsequently arrested and taken into custody. The case has garnered attention within the Rocky Point community, with many seeking justice for Ganey's untimely death. As the legal process unfolds, further details are anticipated to emerge, shedding light on the events leading up to the shooting and the relationship between Ganey and Broxton.
