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William Pressley

Case from Fairmont, NC dated Dec 02, 2024

Victim Details

William Pressley

Male

Black / African American

Fairmont

NC

2024-12-02

71

William

Pressley

07/09/2026

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On the morning of December 2, 2024, Robeson County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 1400 block of Williamson Road in Fairmont, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 71-year-old William Pressley deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

The investigation led to the arrest of Pressley's brother, 69-year-old Lacey Cole Jr., who was present at the scene. Cole was charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and dischargin ...
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  • https://www.wmbfnews.com: N.C. man charged in his brother’s shooting death
  • https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/robeson-county/69-year-old-robeson-county-man-charged-in-brothers-death/
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