Ross Curry III, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 14, 2019, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Ross was a former soldier who had served at Fort Bragg and was employed as a dispatcher at Fay Block Concrete Service. He was known for his warm smile and positive demeanor, which endeared him to his colleagues and friends. Ross was a devoted father to his four sons and was engaged to Shahogany Nichole Tippins. His untimely death left a void in the hearts of his family and friends.
On the night of his death, Ross Curry III was found with a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Clairborne Drive. He was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The Fayetteville Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, which led to the arrest of two individuals. Amonte E. McDougald, a 19-year-old male, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Ross's death. McDougald surrendered to the police and was held without bond at the Cumberland County Detention Center. Another individual, Montez D. Lofton, also 19 years old, was charged with being an accessory after the fact of first-degree murder. Lofton was arrested with the assistance of the Cross Creek District Community Empowerment Response Team and was held on a $500,000 secured bond.
The investigation into Ross Curry III's death was ongoing, with authorities seeking additional information and potential arrests. The Fayetteville Police Department urged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and assist in bringing justice to Ross and his family. The loss of Ross Curry III was a devastating blow to his loved ones, who remembered him as a loving father, son, and friend. His memory continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
