Full Notification

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 29, 2016

Southern Pines Police Department
Announces:
Criminal Homicide/Murder Investigation

The Southern Pines Police Department announces a Criminal Homicide/Murder investigation. On Friday, October 28, 2016, at approximately 3:49 pm, the Southern Pines Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 700 block of West Michigan Avenue. Upon arrival of the first responding patrol officers, a small crowd was observed near the front porch of 714 W. Michigan Ave. where two juvenile gunshot victims where located.

The two juvenile victims, both residents of 714 W. Michigan Avenue where identified as twelve year old Jalinda Campbell and three year old Kyleigh Graham. Jalinda Campbell and Kyleigh Graham were both taken to area hospitals where Jalinda Campbell later died as a result of her gunshot injuries. Kyleigh Graham is still being treated at an undisclosed medical facility and is listed in stable condition.

This incident was not a random act of violence, the investigation has revealed that this drive by shooting had an intended target and both victims were innocent bystanders.

Chief Robert Temme offered the following comments following this tragic incident:

“Today, the families of Jalinda Campbell and Kyleigh Graham are suffering an overwhelming grief and heartache. The Southern Pines Police Department shares the pain and sorrow felt by these families, as does our entire community. A beautiful bright light has been extinguished, and another is struggling to shine on. Please draw comfort in knowing that the entire Southern Pines Police Department has pledged an unwavering commitment to the relentless pursuit of justice for all concerned. May the hand of God touch us all.”

The Southern Pines Police Department is seeking additional information from the community and would like to take this opportunity to remind anyone who may have information related to this crime to contact the Southern Pines Police Department. Information can be provided by calling the Southern Pines Police Department at (910) 692-7031, or the Investigation Division of the Southern Pines Police Department at (910) 693-1481, or the Crime Tip Line at (910) 693-4110. All information provided will remain confidential and can be provided anonymously.

Contact: Captain Charles Campbell
(910) 692-2732