North Carolina state trooper charged with murder of police captain
Summary
A North Carolina state highway patrol sergeant, Nekime Matu Oxendine, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Cumberland County Sheriff's Capt. Adam Bean. The shooting happened on March 27 at a home in Hope Mills, and officers say the case involved personal tensions and jealousy between the men.Key Facts
- Capt. Adam Bean was shot and killed on March 27 at a home in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
- Nekime Matu Oxendine, a state highway patrol sergeant, was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder.
- Oxendine fired shots after coming out of the house, hitting Bean multiple times.
- Bean was found in the front yard and died at the scene despite CPR efforts.
- The incident followed years of tension involving Oxendine, Bean, and a woman connected to both men.
- Oxendine is on administrative leave and is being held without bond.
- Bean served 20 years with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and was honored posthumously for his service.
- The sheriff’s office praised Bean’s work in improving public safety and strengthening the agency.
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