Marcus Andre Calhoun, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on May 3, 2016, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 600 block of Ashbrook Court, where Calhoun was found near the front door of a home. He was immediately taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Calhoun's death led to the arrest of Antonio Dwayne Evans, a 29-year-old male, who was charged with first-degree murder. Evans was apprehended late on the evening of May 3, 2016, and is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond. Another suspect, Arthur William Butler, a 35-year-old male from the Bronx, New York, was also charged with first-degree murder. However, Butler remains at large, and the police are actively seeking information regarding his whereabouts.
The authorities have stated that the shooting does not appear to be a random act, suggesting that there may have been a motive behind the crime. The Fayetteville Police Department has urged anyone with information about Butler or other details related to Calhoun's death to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The case has garnered significant attention, and the community is hopeful that justice will be served for Marcus Andre Calhoun and his family. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full circumstances surrounding his death and bring those responsible to justice.
