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Fayetteville Police Launch Manhunt for McDonald's Employee Suspected of Fatally Shooting DoorDash Driver

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Published on December 27, 2024
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A fatal encounter unfolded at a Fayetteville McDonald's when a DoorDash driver was shot and killed by a fast-food employee, sparking a manhunt for the suspected shooter. The Fayetteville Police Department reported that the incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. at the 5009 Santa Fe Drive location. The DoorDash driver, identified as 25-year-old Samori Husamudeen of Fayetteville, succumbed to a gunshot wound at the scene, despite emergency efforts.

The dispute between Husamudeen and the McDonald’s employee, who has since been identified as Kevin J. Holland, also 25, escalated to the point where Holland reportedly drew a weapon and fired at Husamudeen, according to a statement by the police department obtained by CBS17. Authorities have issued a warrant for Kevin J. Holland for first-degree murder, and he is currently on the run, considered armed and dangerous.

The nature of the altercation and what specifically led to the shooting remains unclear. The Fayetteville Police Department, along with Cumberland County Crimestoppers, is seeking any information related to the incident or Holland's whereabouts. Persons with knowledge of the case are urged to contact Detective C. Cross or use the Crimestoppers online tip sheet and mobile app, as detailed in an article by ABC11.

Police are actively working on leads and have appealed to the public to assist in locating Holland. Anyone with information on Holland is asked to call 911 or contact Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crimestoppers was the call to action resonating in the words released by the department and reported by CBS17.