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Marquez Melvin

Death by Force
Case Description
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Marquez Melvin, a 19-year-old male from Fayetteville, NC, tragically lost his life on September 22, 2021. He was killed during a home invasion in the 1100 block of Charlie Drive near Murchison Road. The incident occurred early in the morning when at least one man forcibly entered the duplex and began shooting. Marquez was shot twice in the face, and his cousin, 16-year-old Konye Melvin, was shot three times. Another victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained non-life-threatening in ...Read More
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  • WRAL.com: Three Fayetteville family members killed days apart in shootings :: WRAL.com
  • The Fayetteville Observer: Update: Two killed in Cumberland County home invasion Wednesday morning
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    Victim Details

    Marquez Melvin

    Male

    Black / African American

    Fayetteville

    NC

    2021-09-22

    19

    Marquez

    Melvin

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the Melvin family's tragic ordeal, and the more I learn, the more my heart goes ... ...Read More
    02/21/2024
    I was thinking about the safety measures in neighborhoods like the one on Charlie Drive. How many mo... ...Read More
    01/07/2023
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