On the night of May 5, 2023, 36-year-old Elbert Brown Alford was found deceased from a gunshot wound on Rice Road in Lumberton, North Carolina. Deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene at approximately 10:37 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Earlier that evening, around 8:30 p.m., another fatal shooting occurred on Parnell Road near Lumberton, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Donald Williams.
The suspect in that case, 33-year-old Kenneth Mitchell, was identified and faced charges including first-degree murder. However, authorities did not indicate any connection between the two incidents.
As of the latest available information, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with Alford's death. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
Alford's passing was deeply mourned by his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Kimora R. Alford and Omaury B. Hunt Alford, both of Lumberton, as well as his mother, siblings, and extended family members. A celebration of his life was held on May 15, 2023, at Worley Mortuary & Cremation Service in Fairmont, North Carolina.
The community continues to seek justice for Alford, hoping that forthcoming information will lead to the apprehension of those responsible for his untimely death.
