On the night of January 28, 2026, a violent disturbance in Clarkton, North Carolina, ended in tragedy when 35-year-old Alisha Monique Jones was fatally shot. Deputies from the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at approximately 10:30 p.m. reporting gunfire in the 1600 block of Tina’s Lane, a residential area just outside the town center.
While deputies were en route, they were informed that Jones had already been transported to Bladen County Hospital by private means. Upon arrival at the hospital, officers learned that she had succumbed to her injuries. The news spread quickly through the Clarkton community, where residents expressed shock at the sudden and violent loss of a woman described as kind-hearted and deeply connected to her family.
Investigators immediately focused on 36-year-old Thomas Latrevis Howell of Bladenboro, who was detained at the scene of the disturbance. Howell was questioned as detectives pieced together the events of the night. By the following morning, authorities confirmed that Howell had been formally charged with murder and was being held at the Bladen County Detention Center without bond.
The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released details about the motive behind the shooting, but officials emphasized that the case remains under active investigation. Detectives are gathering witness statements and reviewing evidence to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter. The sheriff’s office has urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in ensuring justice for Jones.
Jones’ death has left a deep impact on her loved ones and the wider Clarkton community. Tributes have appeared online, with friends and family remembering her warmth, resilience, and the role she played in the lives of those around her. On memorial pages, candles have been lit in her honor, and messages of grief and solidarity have poured in from across Bladen County.
As the investigation continues, the community is grappling with the reality of another life lost to gun violence. Local leaders and residents are calling for unity and support for Jones’ family, while also highlighting the need for stronger measures to address violence in rural communities. The case of Alisha Monique Jones stands as a painful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of accountability in the pursuit of justice.