Darrell Dwayne Locklear, 50, of Maxton, North Carolina, was killed on December 22, 2022 after being found with a gunshot wound at his home and later dying at UNC Southeastern Medical Center in Lumberton. Born April 5, 1972, he is remembered in the text as a charitable man devoted to family and is survived by his wife Brenda Locklear, parents Curtis Locklear and Strawdie Faye Trester, children Kyle and Sequoia Locklear, and grandchildren.

Authorities describe the incident as a pre-planned criminal act tied to an attempted robbery. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office arrested multiple people and charged several with first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling. Named defendants include Kobe O. Mobley, 18, Xavier Jones, 22, and Kylerr Page, with Kenyate M. Graham and Jadaruis M. Kells also charged.

Anyone with information about the events of December 22, 2022 or other people involved is asked to come forward.