On the evening of September 14, 2023, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 35-year-old Jessica Moore was found deceased in her residence on Kentyre Drive. Responding to a call at approximately 10:04 p.m., officers from the Fayetteville Police Department discovered her lifeless body on the couch, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation quickly identified her boyfriend, 37-year-old Tito Matos, as the primary suspect.
Witnesses reported seeing Matos leaving Moore's home shortly after the incident. Later that evening, at around 10:45 p.m., officers from the Southern Pines Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of Matos's car. As the officer approached, they found Matos inside, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities concluded that Matos had murdered Moore before fleeing the scene and subsequently taking his own life. The couple was known to be in a domestic relationship at the time of their deaths. This tragic incident has been classified as a murder-suicide, adding to the concerning number of similar cases in the Fayetteville area in 2023.
Jessica Moore was a dedicated U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. She had been stationed at Fort Liberty since February 2020, contributing significantly to her unit and earning numerous awards and decorations throughout her 17-year military career. She is survived by her two daughters, Amerie and Remi, who were the lights of her life.
The Fayetteville Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. They have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in their ongoing investigation.
