On December 20, 2023, 24-year-old Daeja Danette Kyes of Fayetteville, North Carolina, tragically lost her life following a violent altercation. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near Tamarack Drive and Rosehill Road. Preliminary investigations by the Fayetteville Police Department revealed that Kyes was involved in a physical confrontation with two other women. During the fight, gunshots were fired, resulting in Kyes's death.
Another woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at Cape Fear Valley Hospital before being released.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Fayetteville Police Department's Homicide Unit took over the investigation. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the identities of the other individuals involved in the altercation. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been officially named. The investigation remains active, with police urging anyone with pertinent information to come forward.
The untimely death of Daeja Kyes has left her family and the Fayetteville community in mourning. Family members remember her as a loving individual who brought warmth to every interaction. In honor of her memory, a balloon release was held, reflecting the family's tradition of commemorating loved ones. The family continues to seek justice and answers regarding the circumstances that led to her tragic passing.
