Eddie Thomas Jr. Obituary, Death Cause – Richmond County deputies report that a man was discovered deceased within a residence in Hamlet during the early hours of Wednesday morning. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office initiated a death investigation on Rose Street in Hamlet at approximately 2:30 a.m. on June 4. Upon their arrival, deputies located 43-year-old Eddie “Tank” Brooks Thomas Jr. deceased.
Investigators have not disclosed any additional information regarding the circumstances of his death, but have confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide. Multiple agencies were deployed to the location, including Hamlet Police, Hamlet Fire and EMS, as well as Cordova Fire and Rescue.
Individuals possessing information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 910-410-1117. Witnesses may also submit anonymous tips to Richmond County Crime Stoppers at 910-997-5454.