Karl Jones, a 30-year-old resident of Lumberton, North Carolina, was fatally shot on April 24, 2023, in an officer-involved shooting at about 11:49 p.m. at 2009 East 5th Street. Officers had responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance; Jones was described as agitated, became confrontational, and attempted to assault one of the officers, after which Lumberton officer Jeffrey Lowe discharged his service weapon, fatally wounding Jones.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was asked to investigate; Lowe was placed on administrative paid leave. Authorities reported there is no body camera or known video of the incident but said several witnesses were inside the residence. No arrests have been announced. Jones is survived by his mother, Sally Wydler, of Lumberton.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact the NCSBI at 910-778-5724.