Gun Violence Archive
Incident
3-12-2026 North Carolina Lumberton 1-1
March 12, 2026
Location
600 Warwick Mill Rd
Lumberton, North Carolina
Incident Characteristics
  • Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
  • Accidental Shooting
  • Accidental Shooting - Death
  • Accidental/Negligent Discharge
  • Cleaning gun
  • Thought gun was unloaded
Notes
Attempting to unload and clear weapon; AD, shot teen nearby
District Information
Congressional District:
8
State Senate District:
24
State House District:
47
Victims
Age:
15
Age Group:
Teen 12-17
Gender:
Male
Status:
Killed
Subjects-Suspects
Name:
Brylon Sanders
Age:
18
Age Group:
Adult 18+
Gender:
Male
Status:
Unharmed
Sources
https://www.robesonian.com/news/338364/lpd-investigating-fatal-shooting-of-15-year-old
https://wpde.com/news/local/15-year-old-killed-after-shot-in-chest-accidentally-lumberton-police-warwick-hosptial-suspect-victim-mill-investigation