HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — Heartbreak has struck the Trotter’s Ridge neighborhood and the wider Harnett County community following a devastating shooting that claimed the lives of Bishop Danny Richards and his wife, Sabrina Richards, and left a third person injured.
The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of the morning, prompting an urgent and large-scale law enforcement response. Deputies with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office arrived to find the couple fatally wounded and another victim suffering from serious injuries. The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital, where they remain in stable condition.
Bishop Danny Richards was a respected spiritual leader whose ministry reached far beyond the pulpit. Known for his unwavering faith and ability to inspire, he guided countless individuals through mentorship, prayer, and community outreach. His wife, Sabrina, was equally cherished — remembered for her warm smile, generosity, and tireless support of local initiatives that brought hope to those in need.
Friends and family describe the couple as inseparable, a loving team whose shared mission was rooted in service to others. Their absence leaves an irreplaceable void, not only in their church but in the many lives they touched.
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Detectives continue to investigate, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to piece together the events that led to the tragedy.
In the wake of their loss, the community is coming together in an outpouring of love and remembrance. Vigils are being organized to honor the lives of Danny and Sabrina, offering friends, congregants, and neighbors a space to grieve and to celebrate the couple’s legacy of faith and compassion.
“Bishop Danny and Sabrina were the heart of this community,” one church member reflected. “They lived to serve, to uplift, and to love without limit. That is the legacy we will carry forward.”
As investigators work to uncover answers, the people of Harnett County remain united in mourning — holding close the memory of two lives devoted to God, to each other, and to the community they so dearly loved.