On October 31, 2024, at approximately 4:01 p.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting in the 1300 block of Atomic Drive in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 22-year-old Damonte Mayson Larsen suffering from gunshot wounds. Larsen was promptly transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
In the aftermath of the incident, authorities identified 21-year-old Tresean Alexander Green of Fayetteville as the primary suspect in Larsen's death. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for Green's arrest on charges of first-degree murder. As of the latest available information, Green remains at large, and law enforcement agencies are actively seeking his whereabouts.
The motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding Green's location to contact Detective Sergeant J. Mcleod at 910-677-5548 or to provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 910-483-8477, submitting an online tip sheet, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
This tragic event has left the Spring Lake community in mourning, as residents grapple with the loss of a young life to gun violence. Community members have been encouraged to come forward with any information that could assist in apprehending the suspect and bringing closure to Larsen's family.
