Crime
39-year-old David Matthew Davis killed after armed robbery shooting inside 64 Skillz in Asheboro
The Asheboro Police Department has launched a homicide investigation following a fatal armed robbery on Monday morning.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at 64 Skillz, a business located at 1520 East Dixie Drive.
While en route to the scene, police received further information indicating that a man had been shot and that the suspects had already fled the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as 39-year-old David Matthew Davis, deceased inside the business.
The APD’s Criminal Investigations Division quickly took over the case, working to gather evidence and determine the events leading to the tragic outcome of the robbery.
No additional details about the suspects or potential motives have been released as the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information related to this deadly robbery to come forward. Detective Williamson can be reached at (336) 626-1300, extension 2112, or information can be reported anonymously through Randolph County Crimestoppers at (336) 672-7463.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.