Da’Vern Ja’Quan Inman was 20 when he was killed on November 26, 2021, in Lumberton, North Carolina. He was one of three people slain in a triple homicide on Randy Street off Evergreen Church Road near Highway 72 West; the other victims were 24-year-old Ryan Locklear and 20-year-old Treyvon Mitchell.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office investigated and arrested 23-year-old Dekota Ray Locklear, who was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, discharging a weapon in a vehicle to incite fear, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Dekota Ray Locklear was denied bond and remains in custody without release on bail.

Sheriff Burnis Wilkins commented that the actions of an armed convicted felon resulted in the loss of three lives and called for stricter measures to hold repeat offenders accountable. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are seeking any additional information.

If anyone knew Da’Vern Inman or has information about what happened that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.