Barbara Baxley, 45, of Lumberton, North Carolina, was assaulted and shot inside her home at the Rozier Homes public housing complex on July 3, 2022. A man forced his way into the residence and attacked Barbara and her daughter; Barbara died of her injuries after the shooting. The daughter survived and reported the crime to police, giving information about the assault and shooting to responding Lumberton officers.

Authorities identified 35-year-old Jermaine Lee Johnson as the suspect. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree forcible rape, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Johnson was taken into custody and held without bond on the murder charge while additional charges were pending lab results; he was being held in the Robeson County Detention Center as proceedings continued.

Family members named include parents Jerry and Linda Byrd, children Christian Baxley, Matthew Byrd, and Tabitha Bass, plus five grandchildren. Neighbors expressed concern about rising crime and safety in the area after the killing. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Barbara, please share what you know with the forum or investigators.