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Marcus Laverne Murchison

Death by Force
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Marcus Laverne Murchison, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 23, 2015, in Sanford, North Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. at a residence on Beulah Brown Road. According to reports, Murchison was shot by a 16-year-old suspect named Taveun Dayquan Davis. Murchison succumbed to his injuries early the following day at UNC Hospitals.

The investigation revealed that Davis attempted to rob Murchison before shooting him. Heather Sh ...Read More
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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: 16-year-old wanted in Lee County murder surrenders
  • Fayetteville Observer: Lee County 16-year-old sought in fatal shooting
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    Victim Details

    Marcus Laverne Murchison

    Male

    Black / African American

    Sanford

    NC

    2015-09-23

    35

    Marcus

    Laverne Murchison

    11/24/2025

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