Justin Devenish, a 39-year-old man from Supply, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on April 5, 2022. The incident occurred at the family's home on Francis Street in Supply. Justin Devenish was born on September 16, 1982, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Kathy Gass Devenish. He worked at Matthews Motors and owned Gully and Company.
He is survived by two brothers, Collin Devenish of Wilmington and Jordan Devenish of Raleigh.
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office arrested Edward Francis Devenish, 79, in connection with the murder of his son, Justin Devenish. Edward Devenish is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his son. The shooting took place on the evening of April 5, 2022, around 6:45 p.m. Deputies responded to the scene and took Edward Devenish into custody the following day. He is being held at the county jail without bond. Edward Devenish is also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, as he previously pleaded guilty in 2004 to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury in Cumberland County, for which he was sentenced to 22 to 30 months in prison.
A 911 call from Justin Devenish's brother revealed more details about the tragic incident. The caller, who was inside the family's home at the time of the shooting, reported that his father had shot his brother. The nearly 13-minute recording captures the caller's panic and distress as he repeatedly asks the dispatcher to send help. The caller mentioned that his brother was shot in the face and was cold to the touch, indicating that he had no pulse. The dispatcher asked what led up to the shooting, but the caller said his father did not give a reason for his actions. The call disconnects when police arrived on the scene.
The investigation into Justin Devenish's death is ongoing, and Edward Devenish remains in custody. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and no further details have been released regarding any potential litigations or additional suspects involved in the case.
