On April 5, 2023, 32-year-old William Edwards Jr., known as "Junebug," was fatally shot at New and Used Tire Bargains on East Columbus Street in Whiteville, North Carolina.
Edwards, a resident of Hallsboro, was the son of Jonathan "Johnnie" Kemp Bellamy and William Edwards Sr.
Following the incident, local authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Edwards' death.
As of now, there have been no reports of arrests or identification of suspects related to the case. The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.
Edwards' passing has left a profound impact on his family and the Hallsboro community. Funeral services were held on April 22, 2023, at Mt. Hebron AME Zion Church in Hallsboro, where friends and family gathered to honor his memory and seek solace in one another.
