On the morning of June 6, 2026, deputies from the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Mary C. Road in Saint Pauls, North Carolina. Officers found that 41-year-old Ross A. Highcrest Sr. had been shot and died of his injuries. Detectives quickly classified the scene as a homicide and took over the investigation.

Authorities have said the incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation. Highcrest is remembered in his obituary as a loving husband and father, survived by his wife and several children. The Sheriff’s Office has released few case details to the public; there have been no announcements of arrests, named suspects, or charges as the investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about events on Mary C. Road on June 6 or knew Ross Highcrest and can help investigators, please contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.