Arthur Thomas Nichols, 48, was shot and died on October 26, 2022, at his home on Billy Covington Road in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound on the porch around 10:20 p.m., treated by EMS, but could not be revived.

Authorities have confirmed the death was a shooting. No public details have been released about arrests or suspects; the investigation remains open. Family and the local community have been described as deeply affected and seeking justice.

Anyone with information about what happened that night is asked to contact Richmond County Crime Stoppers or the Sheriff’s Office.