ASHEBORO – A vehicle linked to a homicide investigation in Asheboro was located in Durham, based on information from the Asheboro Police Department.
A Navy veteran was killed in a Veterans Day shooting.
Two suspects, described as male, remain at large as of the beginning of this week.
David Matthew Davis, 39, died inside 64 Skillz, based on an initial police report.
The vehicle, a gray 2013 Toyota Avalon with North Carolina license plate LAH-9992, is what police believe two suspects used in connection to the Nov. 11 incident. Investigators released photos of the vehicle as well as the two suspects.
Durham police officers found the car Nov. 22 while on a service call, according to the Asheboro Police Department.
Descriptions of the suspects are based on footage from cameras at the business, Asheboro police said. They were dressed in an attempt to conceal their identities.
The Davis family provided information to police about the deceased’s background. Davis was an employee of 64 Skillz. The business owner indicated to police that he’ll put up a cash reward to help obtain information to assist police in the case.
At 7:30 a.m. Nov. 11, officers with the Asheboro police were dispatched to 1520 East Dixie Drive in reference to an armed robbery. While en route, officers came received information that a man had been shot and the suspects had fled the scene.
Officers located Davis’ body inside the business. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to assume the investigation.
64 Skillz has been described as a game center. Based on information from Asheboro police, many businesses such as 64 Skillz that stay open at night and deal in cash receive special checks from law enforcement. Asheboro police were not actively or specifically investigating the business, based on information provided.
Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro handled the arrangements for Davis. A private funeral service was scheduled.
Based on information from the funeral service, Davis was born in Siler City and he was a 2003 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School.
He was survived by his wife, Megan Luck Davis, who he married in December 2007, and children Will Davis, Luke Davis and Annalie Davis; his parents, Teresa Cagle and Douglas Davis; and siblings Shirley Busick and Jonathan Davis.
Memorials were requested to be sent to Our Daily Bread in Asheboro.
