17-Year-Old Identified As Victim Of Fatal Shooting

The victim was a student who attended Purnell Swett High School.

The victim of a fatal shooting incident has been publicly identified.

Just before 11pm Tuesday night, police were called to Downy Road in the Rowland-area of Robeson County.

Upon arrival, 17-year-old Kaden Strickland was found shot and killed.

The victim was a student who attended Purnell Swett High School.

A 17-year-old juvenile has since been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor.

They are being held at the Cumberland Regional Juvenile Detention Center without bond

An investigation is currently underway.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Robeson County authorities.