Fayetteville Police arrest 1, seek 3 in stabbing, robbery of resident

Monday, September 16, 2019
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- One suspect in custody and three others have been charged but remain at large in connection with a brutal knife attack and robbery, Fayetteville Police said Monday.

The incident happened September 1 at a home in the 1900 block of North Street.
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Police said a woman knocked on the door of the home and asked to use a phone. When the resident let her in, she used the phone and then as she was leaving, three men rushed the door and attacked the man with a knife.

The four people then stole cash and various items from the home.
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The victim was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he remains with life-threatening injuries. he did not know his attackers, police said.

Michelle Lynn Kennedy, 30, of the 500 block of Snowhill Road in Fayetteville, is accused of being the woman who rang the doorbell and initiated the incident. She has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony possession of stolen goods, and possession of a stolen firearm.

Michelle Lynn Kennedy

Fayetteville Police Department



Kennedy is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $750,000 secured bond.



The other three suspects are all brothers, police said. They are not in custody.

Michael Dalonte Davis, left, and Montrel Devon Davis. Police did not have an image for a third wanted brother, Marques Tyrel Davis.

Fayetteville Police Department



Police are looking for:

  • Michael Dalonte Davis, 31, of the 2000 block of Cattail Circle. He is charged with attempted murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony possession of stolen goods, and possession of a stolen firearm.
  • Montrel Devon Davis, 28, of the 900 block of Bassman Lane. He is charged with attempted murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony possession of stolen goods, and possession of a stolen firearm.
  • Marques Tyrel Davis, 32, of the 300 block of Hidden Pond Drive, has been charged with attempted murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony possession of stolen goods, and possession of a stolen firearm.


Anyone with information about this robbery or the whereabouts of the Davis brothers is asked to contact Detective J. Ballard with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 303-7571 or Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).

NOTE: Video is from a previous story.
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