Thirteen-year-old Edgar Salinas González was fatally shot at his home on Lapaz Drive in Red Springs, North Carolina, on September 26, 2023. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office answered reports of a shooting about 9:16 p.m. and found Edgar deceased. Family members said the shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence; his sister Jennifer Chavez found him in his room and described him as a sweet soul who loved sports, saying she believed they were playing around when it happened.

The Robeson County Criminal Investigations and Juvenile Divisions are handling the inquiry. No arrests have been reported and investigators continue to determine whether charges should be filed. The Public Schools of Robeson County provided extra counselors at St. Pauls Middle School and the community raised funds to help with funeral expenses; a funeral mass was held on September 30, 2023, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. If anyone has information about what happened that night, contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 671-3100 or (910) 671-3170.