FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 31, 2025

Fugitive Wanted for First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder Arrested After 18 Years on the Run

(Robeson County, NC) – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Southeastern District and the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) have arrested Omar Gray, a fugitive who evaded capture for 18 years after being indicted for First Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder.

Gray was originally indicted by a Robeson County Grand Jury on May 15, 2007. Following his indictment, a nationwide manhunt was launched, earning Gray a spot on America’s Most Wanted and an Interpol Red Notice.

Gray was ultimately captured in Los Angeles, California, under the alias "Timothy Bloxson." His true identity was discovered after he was arrested on unrelated charges and fingerprinted during the booking process. A certified latent print examiner from the Moore County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) conducted a forensic fingerprint comparison, confirming that "Bloxson" was, in fact, Omar Gray.

Following his identification, Gray was extradited to North Carolina, where he was formally arrested by SBI agents and RCSO deputies on January 28, 2025. Gray is currently in custody in North Carolina and awaiting further legal proceedings.