North Carolina State Trooper Faces Murder Charge
Nekime Oxendine is charged with the first-degree murder of Cumberland County Deputy Captain Adam Bean following a 2026 shooting.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Law Enforcement
State Trooper Nekime Oxendine is currently in custody facing a first-degree murder charge in the March 27, 2026, shooting death of Deputy Captain Adam Bean. The incident occurred at a private residence in Fayetteville.
Why it matters
The case involves a violent encounter between two law enforcement officials, prompting an internal investigation by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. A judge has ordered that Oxendine be held without bond at the Moore County Detention Center.
A judge has denied bond for Nekime Oxendine, who is currently being held at the Moore County Detention Center. The North Carolina Highway Patrol has placed the trooper on administrative duty pending the outcome of the case.
The players
Nekime Oxendine
Nekime Oxendine is a North Carolina State Trooper who currently faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of Adam Bean.
Adam Bean
Adam Bean was a Deputy Captain with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office who was killed in a shooting in Fayetteville.
Tara Whitman
Tara Whitman is the resident of the home where the shooting incident between Oxendine and Bean took place.
North Carolina Highway Patrol
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is the state law enforcement agency currently conducting an internal investigation into the actions of its trooper.
The details
The shooting occurred at the home of Tara Whitman after Adam Bean questioned the presence of Oxendine's vehicle in the driveway. Oxendine allegedly fired two warning shots into the ground before Bean reportedly charged toward him, though the defense intends to challenge the murder charge in court.
Timeline
March 27, 2026: Deputy Captain Adam Bean arrived at the residence where the shooting occurred.
Legal Context
This case follows the established protocols for state-level criminal investigations when law enforcement officials are involved in fatal shootings. It highlights the jurisdictional complexities present when incidents involve deputies and troopers from different branches of the state's security apparatus.
The incident has drawn local attention to the intersection of personal conflicts and professional conduct among sworn officers in Fayetteville. Residents can expect continued legal developments as the case proceeds through the Cumberland County court system.
The takeaway
This case emphasizes the high legal stakes of use-of-force encounters even between individuals who are both employed in law enforcement roles. Ongoing investigations will determine the specific sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting at the residence.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS17.
