Eric Hobbs, 51, of Castle Hayne, North Carolina, was found dead from gunshot wounds inside a home at 3329 Davis Lane on September 6, 2025. Deputies with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office discovered two fatal shootings at the address—Eric Hobbs, 51, and 75-year-old Rebia Hobbs—after responding to a call about a suspicious person shortly after 1 p.m.

Within hours investigators identified and arrested 35-year-old Shan Shawon Hobbs, described as Rebia’s grandson and Eric’s nephew. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and booked without bond into the New Hanover County Detention Facility. At an initial court appearance on September 8, 2025, he pleaded not guilty, requested a court-appointed attorney, and was ordered held without bond; a follow-up hearing was set for September 25.

Eric Hobbs has been publicly remembered in obituaries and memorial notices following the shooting. No additional suspects or arrests have been reported. If anyone knew Eric or Rebia or has information about what happened at the Davis Lane residence, please come forward.