Keedon Lewis Death Robeson County Early-Morning Shooting at Rowland Gathering Obituary

A quiet Sunday morning in Robeson County turned tragic when a teenage life was cut short during a gathering near the town of Rowland. Sixteen-year-old Keedon Lewis of Lumberton was found dead after a shooting that occurred at a home where several people had gathered overnight.

Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence near the intersection of Josie Lane and Kitchen Street Road shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday following reports of gunfire. When authorities arrived, they found Lewis at the scene with fatal injuries. Despite their prompt response, the young teen had already died.

Investigators say the shooting took place during a gathering at the home, where a number of individuals were present. What began as a late-night get-together quickly turned into a heartbreaking tragedy that has left a family in mourning and a community searching for answers.

Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that detectives are actively working to piece together the events that unfolded inside and around the house during those early morning hours. Authorities believe several individuals at the gathering may hold critical information that could help investigators understand how the shooting occurred.

Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who attended the gathering or anyone who may have seen or heard something related to the incident to come forward. Even the smallest piece of information, they say, could help shed light on the case and provide much-needed answers for the victim’s grieving family.

The loss of someone so young has left friends and neighbors in shock. Keedon Lewis, just 16 years old, had his whole future ahead of him, but the violence of that early morning has left loved ones grappling with an unimaginable loss.

The investigation remains active, with detectives continuing to interview witnesses and review evidence from the scene to determine what led to the fatal shooting.

For now, Robeson County authorities stress that the community’s cooperation may be the most crucial element in solving the case. Anyone with information is urged to come forward and speak with investigators as they work toward justice for Keedon Lewis.