Kent Stewart Sessoms, 65, of Ahoskie, North Carolina, died of a gunshot wound after being found in a yard on November 23, 2019. He was taken first to Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie and later to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, where he succumbed to his injuries. A female relative, Beryl Sessoms James, sustained minor gunshot injuries during the same incident.

Authorities identified 72-year-old Reginald Dwight James, the ex-husband of Beryl Sessoms James and former brother-in-law of Kent Sessoms, as the suspect. Investigators say a family dispute over property escalated, resulting in James shooting Sessoms, entering Beryl James’ residence, and shooting at her as she fled. James was found hiding in nearby woods and taken into custody.

Charges announced included first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder, along with multiple weapons and property offenses. Did anyone know Kent or Beryl and have information that could shed more light on the dispute or events that night?