In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026, the life of 44-year-old Damarr Johnson was tragically cut short in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The stillness of the night was broken by the sound of gunfire at an apartment complex located on the 2900 block of Dwelle Drive. When sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene around midnight, they discovered Johnson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported him to a nearby hospital in a
desperate attempt to save his life. Despite their efforts, Damarr Johnson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The investigation into the fatal shooting was swiftly launched by the Fayetteville Police Department.
In a significant development, authorities announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with Johnson's death. Elijah Lloyd IV, a 32-year-old resident of Spring Lake, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder. Following his arrest, Lloyd was booked into the Cumberland County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond. His first appearance in court was scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
