Devon Hargrove, an 18-year-old African American male from Tarboro, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on October 10, 2021, in Fayetteville, NC. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 3 a.m., on Gillespie Street near Owen Drive. Devon Hargrove was traveling in a vehicle with two other individuals when their car was fired upon by another vehicle.
The shooting led to a crash, and both Devon Hargrove and 19-year-old Joshua Reddick, also an African American male from Greenville, were pronounced dead at the scene. The third occupant of the vehicle sustained severe injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The investigation into the incident led to the arrest of Kurtis Trashone Williams, a 32-year-old male from Fayetteville. Williams was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, Williams allegedly shot at the vehicle carrying Devon Hargrove and Joshua Reddick as he drove down Gillespie Street. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and investigators do not believe that Williams knew either of the victims. Williams is currently being held at the Cumberland County jail without bail.
The case has garnered significant attention, and the Fayetteville Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to seek leads to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of Devon Hargrove and Joshua Reddick. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of these young lives, and efforts are being made to bring justice to the victims and their families.
