Steve Ray Locklear, born February 16, 1967, was fatally shot on December 29, 2023, in Rockingham, North Carolina. The circumstances of his death remain unclear and no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced.

Locklear’s daughter, Kimberly Locklear, has publicly pushed for answers, saying she is frustrated by a lack of progress and limited communication from investigators. She also reports that personal belongings that were in a camper Locklear shared with an individual known as T.T. have gone missing since his death, which the family says has added to their distress. A memorial service took place January 12, 2024, at the Kenneth M. Purcell Memorial Chapel in Laurinburg.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and asks anyone with information to call (910) 895-3232. If anyone knew Steve or saw anything around Rockingham on December 29, 2023, please come forward with information.