Daniel Locklear, 44, was shot on August 12, 2023, in the 500 block of McInnis Street in Pembroke, North Carolina. He was taken to UNC Southeastern for treatment and died of his injuries on August 21, 2023.

Authorities arrested 46-year-old John Locklear at the scene. He was initially charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious bodily injury, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, and trafficking cocaine, and was granted a $350,000 bond. After Daniel’s death, Detective Todd Rigsbee contacted the District Attorney’s office to pursue upgraded charges.

Daniel’s obituary describes a family man who loved motorcycles, horses, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Chenoa Maynor, daughters Summer and Dairen of Pembroke and Jada Hunt of Lumberton, and was looking forward to becoming a grandfather. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pembroke Police Department or Detective Todd Rigsbee at 910-521-4333 or 910-521-5487.