A tragic incident claimed the life of Alexis Locklear, a beloved 27-year-old mother of five whose sudden passing on March 11, 2026 has left the Lumberton and Robeson County community in profound grief. Late Wednesday night police responded to reports of a shooting at the Davis Heights apartment complex in the 2200 block of Musselwhite Circle.
Officers found Alexis dead at the scene from a gunshot wound after she was struck by a stray bullet while sitting on her porch watching her young children play. The suspect 22-year-old Travis Hunt Jr of Lumberton was arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the drive by shooting.
Alexis Locklear was not the intended target and her five children all under nine years old were present when the tragedy unfolded. She was remembered by her fiancé Eldrick McKoy and family as a devoted mother who loved her babies deeply and brought warmth and joy to everyone around her. This heartbreaking loss has shaken the Davis Heights neighborhood where she lived and the broader Lumberton area leaving loved ones and neighbors struggling to come to terms with such a senseless act of violence.
Those closest to Alexis described her as a nurturing and generous soul whose infectious smile and caring nature made her a cornerstone of her family and community. She approached life with quiet strength and unwavering support for her children and those she loved creating bonds filled with laughter and tenderness. Her presence in Robeson County was a source of comfort and positivity that will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The Davis Heights community and Robeson County have responded with an outpouring of love and support as friends neighbors and local residents come together to honor Alexis and offer assistance to her grieving family. Many have shared memories of her kindness and the way she always put her children first making her home a place of welcome and stability. This collective mourning highlights the profound impact one young mother’s life had on those around her.
Throughout her years in Lumberton Alexis maintained a lifestyle centered on family devotion everyday compassion and the simple joys of raising her five children with love and dedication. She found fulfillment in being present for her family and creating an atmosphere of warmth that strengthened relationships and brought happiness to those closest to her. This balanced focus on what mattered most reflected a woman who lived with purpose and an open heart.
The community of Lumberton and Robeson County continues to be inspired by Alexis Locklear’s legacy, which is a monument to a life well lived full of deep maternal love, steadfast generosity, and compassion. Even though her life ended much too young in this awful drive, her love for her children and the consolation she provided to others will go on, leading her fiancé’s family and friends ahead with appreciation and treasured memories.