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LUMBERTON (MCT) — A man trying to force his way into a Maxton mobile home in an apparent home-invasion robbery attempt was shot dead during a struggle, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

Derrick Ray Chavis, 27, of Contour Lane in Maxton was killed in the shooting at a home on Nina Drive shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Maj. Howard Branch said.

Authorities said Jesse Fulmer, 20, also of Nina Drive, was at the home of his girlfriend, Cheryl Maynor, 21, when a vehicle pulled into the driveway.

Fulmer knew one of the men, Bobby Wallace, 41, of Maxton and let him in, Branch said. But then Chavis forced his way inside with a gun, he said.

Fulmer, who was armed with a long gun, began struggling with Chavis and another resident of the home, David Earl Brewer, 51, he said.

Chavis was shot in the struggle and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Wallace fled but was picked up later Wednesday for questioning and released.

Deputies planned to present the case to the district attorney's office to determine whether charges are warranted, Branch said.