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Nicoda Melvin

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Sep 19, 2021

Victim Details

Nicoda Melvin

Female

Black / African American

Fayetteville

NC

2021-09-19

21

Nicoda

Melvin

07/03/2026

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Nicoda Melvin, a 21-year-old African American woman from Fayetteville, NC, was tragically shot and killed on September 19, 2021. The incident occurred at the home she shared with her boyfriend, Travis Edward Jefferson, on Southern Avenue. According to reports, Nicoda was shot in the head by Jefferson, who was subsequently charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Jefferson, 27, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

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  • CBS17.com: Fayetteville woman shot in the head inside home later dies at the hospital, police say
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    I can't stop thinking about the Melvin family's story and just how much they've endured. It's unimag... ...Read More
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    It's just so devastating to hear about the Melvin family and what they’re going through. I can’t... ...Read More
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