Man wanted in connection to alleged abduction of woman, child in Fayetteville identified, charged

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Fayetteville woman who police say was possibly abducted Friday afternoon has been found safe and the suspect is facing numerous charges.

According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the woman was found with her infant daughter in Surf City, North Carolina.

Saturday, police identified the suspect as Damien Antwon Evans Jr. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present, communicating threats, and interfering with 911 communications.

Investigators said Evans fired a shot into the air as an intimidation tactic to ensure the victim got into the vehicle with him.

He and the woman were in a relationship, according to police.

The investigation started after police responded to calls about the shooting in the area of Second Street and Lynn Avenue. When officers arrived, witnesses told them a woman was involved in a "domestic altercation" with a man.

Police said the altercation led to the man firing shots and driving away with the woman.