Dajuan McDonald, a 25-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on November 10, 2020, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Quick 'n Go Tobacco Store located on Murchison Road. According to reports, the shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. Officers responding to the scene found McDonald suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite their efforts to render aid, McDonald succumbed to his injuries at the hospital later that night.
The investigation into McDonald's death led to the arrest of Jamale Daishawn Smith, a 32-year-old African American male, by U.S. Marshals on December 10, 2020. Smith was charged with first-degree murder and shooting into occupied property. The arrest was made without incident, and Smith was taken into custody at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bail. The Fayetteville Police Department's Homicide Unit identified Smith as the suspect following a disturbance that occurred prior to the shooting. The police have stated that the shooting did not appear to be random and was not related to the recent trend in violent robberies in the area.
The case has garnered significant attention, with authorities urging anyone with information regarding the homicide investigation to come forward. Detective Nevitt of the Fayetteville Police Department has been actively involved in the case, and CrimeStoppers has also been engaged to gather anonymous tips from the public. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement continues to seek justice for Dajuan McDonald and his family.
