On May 31, 2023, 24-year-old African American male Alzy Diamond was fatally shot in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Rembrandt Drive. Diamond, along with 18-year-old African American male Aljarez Elliott and two other men, was at a residence when an argument over the phone escalated. The dispute involved 21-year-old African American males Tyrone Demetrius Washington and Treshaun Lewis Geddie, both of Fayetteville.
Following the argument, Washington and Geddie arrived at the residence, leading to a confrontation that resulted in gunfire.
Both Alzy Diamond and Aljarez Elliott were pronounced dead at the scene. The two other men present sustained gunshot wounds; one was in critical condition, while the other had non-life-threatening injuries. Diamond was a father to a 1-year-old daughter.
In response to the incident, Fayetteville police arrested Washington and Geddie. Each was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, felony conspiracy, and discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling. Both suspects were held without bond at the Cumberland County Detention Center.
This tragic event marked the 21st and 22nd homicides in Fayetteville for the year 2023. Community members expressed concern over the increasing gun violence in the area, emphasizing that no neighborhood feels entirely safe.
