On July 5, 2023, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers from the Lumberton Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of North Walnut Street in Lumberton, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 44-year-old Derrick V. Hester and 35-year-old Ashley Hunt inside a vehicle that had veered off the road into a yard. Both individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to UNC Health Southeastern for treatment.
Tragically, Hester succumbed to his injuries, while Hunt was listed in stable condition.
The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of four individuals in connection with the shooting:
- **Jabary Murchison**, 19, of Lumberton, charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, discharging a weapon into an occupied property, and felony conspiracy.
- **A 15-year-old male juvenile** from Lumberton, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his age, facing similar charges as Murchison.
- **Tyllick Sean Alexander McKoy**, 23, arrested at his workplace in Dillon County, South Carolina, and charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, discharging a weapon into an occupied property, and felony conspiracy.
- **Nashem Jauquan Osbourne**, 18, who turned himself in to authorities on July 19, 2023, facing the same charges as the other suspects.
All suspects are being held in the Robeson County Detention Center without bond. The investigation remains active, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to contact Detective David Bullock at 910-671-3845.
Born on May 10, 1979, Derrick Vander Hester was a resident of Bladenboro, North Carolina. He is remembered by family and friends for his warm personality and the impact he had on those around him. A funeral service was held to honor his memory, providing an opportunity for loved ones to pay their respects and celebrate his life.
The tragic death of Derrick Hester has left the Lumberton community in mourning, as family and friends seek justice and closure. As legal proceedings against the suspects continue, authorities remain committed to uncovering the full details surrounding this case.
