Richard Sheldon Gilchrist, 54, of Saint Pauls, North Carolina, died from a gunshot wound sustained during a robbery at a residence on Avery Road in Robeson County. The shooting occurred on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019; he was found with the wound, taken to a hospital, and died of his injuries on January 3, 2020.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office opened a criminal investigation; its Criminal Investigations and Homicide Divisions have been working the case. The Sheriff’s Office says it has received tips and leads that are being followed up on.

Richard is remembered by family and friends for his kind-hearted nature. Anyone with information about the robbery or the shooting is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.