Harnett County, NC — The community is reeling after a heartbreaking tragedy on Tuesday evening, August 12, 2025, when a deadly shooting took place around 5:18 p.m. at a home on Kentucky Derby Lane in the Trotter’s Ridge neighborhood. Located between Lillington and Spout Springs, about 8 miles northwest of Anderson Creek, the quiet neighborhood was shaken by the violence that claimed two lives and left another person injured.
Deputies confirmed that two people were shot and killed in the incident, and one additional victim was injured. As of late Tuesday night, there was no update on the condition of the surviving victim.
Family members have identified the deceased as Bishop Danny Richards and his wife, Sabrina Richards. The tragedy occurred on a particularly heartbreaking date — Sabrina’s birthday — shortly after she had spent the day surrounded by family and friends celebrating her special day. Loved ones recall that she was a proud alumna of Douglas Byrd High School, and together she and Bishop Danny had been married for nearly 30 years. The couple was well-known for their warm personalities, faith-driven lives, and love for spending time in Cumberland County, often enjoying meals together in downtown Fayetteville.
Investigators have revealed that the suspect is a juvenile, believed to be a relative of the family. Authorities say the teen fled the scene in a gray truck shortly after the shooting but was tracked down and taken into custody later that same night. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, leaving the community searching for answers in the wake of such senseless violence.
The loss has devastated the Richards family, especially their son, KT Richards, who has been praised for his bravery and strength in keeping friends and loved ones informed as the situation unfolded in real time. Community members and friends have flooded social media with condolences, prayers, and memories of the couple, describing them as kindhearted, devoted, and deeply loved.
As Harnett County grapples with this unimaginable loss, neighbors, friends, and church members are rallying around the surviving family members, offering support and comfort during this dark time. The memory of Bishop Danny and Sabrina Richards will live on through the countless lives they touched, their commitment to faith, and the love they shared with each other and their community.
May they rest in peace, and may their family find strength and healing in the days ahead.
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