On Thursday, June 25, 2026, deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Lynell Road in Fairmont, North Carolina, and found 38-year-old Billy Ray Caulder dead of a gunshot wound. The death was ruled a homicide, and the Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Criminal Investigation divisions opened an active investigation.

Born in Marion, South Carolina, to Bobby Ray Caulder and Patsy Ann Hunt, Billy Ray lived in Fairmont and worked in construction. He is survived by his daughter Madison Caulder and brothers Patrick and Joshua Batton. His family arranged services with Cook Funeral Home and have been mourning his sudden death.

Investigators have asked the public for help; no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and officials have not released a motive or further details about the shooting. If anyone has information about the June 25 shooting on Lynell Road, please contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.