Father sentenced in 2025 shooting death of son in Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - A man was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his son last year on Carolina Beach.

According to the office of District Attorney Jason Smith (DA), Robert Davis pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection with the death of his 39-year-old son, Tyler Davis.

Davis shot and killed Tyler inside their home on Harper Avenue in November 2025 following a text dispute about stolen alcohol. The DA said he admitted to killing his son, describing their relationship as strained.

“Today we continued our fight against senseless violence,” said Smith. “Parents should be guardians of children, not those who would do harm to them, no matter the age of the child.”

Davis is sentenced to 30.4 years to 35 years for the murder charge and an additional 19 to 32 months for the firearm offense.