Robert ONeil Williamson, known as Robo, was 28 and a Fairmont, North Carolina store owner and father of two when he died on July 15, 2014, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. His death was the result of a violent crime: he was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at his store.

Three men were later charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing: Marcus Taylor Locklear, 26; Garionte Eunique Johnson, 17; and Ronnie Alvin Scott, 21. The case report indicates the men had planned the robbery and targeted Williamson’s store; the suspects were already in jail on other charges when investigators linked them to the homicide.

Williamson’s death had a strong impact on the Fairmont community and his family.