McDonald's worker arrested in deadly shooting of delivery driver in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A McDonald's worker wanted in connection with the shooting of a DoorDash driver has been arrested, Fayetteville Police said Friday afternoon.

Kevin J. Holland, 25, was arrested in Spring Lake, about 20 minutes from the McDonald's where he worked. The Spring Lake Police Department spotted him near a Walmart shortly before 1 p.m.

He faces a first-degree murder charge and was taken to the Cumberland County Detention Center under no bond.

The shooting happened Thursday at the McDonald's at 5009 Santa Fe Drive just after 8:15 p.m.

Police told ABC11 that a McDonald's employee got into an altercation with a DoorDash driver. The employee then pulled out a gun and shot 25-year-old Samori Husamudeen of Fayetteville.

He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

DoorDash Driver Remembered As 'Kindhearted'

DoorDash said in a statement "We are devastated by this tragic loss and our hearts are with Mr. Husamudeen's loved ones. This was a horrible and tragic crime, and we stand ready to assist law enforcement in bringing the individual responsible to justice."

ABC11 spoke to Husamudeen's family, who remembered him as a "devoted father to four beautiful children."

Husamudeen, who was lovingly known as "Mo," also attended Westover High School and was on the wrestling team.

"He was kindhearted and a very devoted soul to those who got the chance to know him," the family said. "He could light a room with just his smile."

Husamudeen's cousin told ABC11 that "he loved his family, especially his kids. He always smiled, no matter what was thrown his way. He is truly going to be missed."

Investigation, Fallout Continues

McDonalds said it is supporting its crew with counseling resources after Thursday's tragic events.

In a statement to ABC11, the local McDonald's owner/operator said: "Yesterday's tragic events are shocking and upsetting to our entire team. We are supporting our crew with counseling resources and fully cooperating with local law enforcement in their ongoing investigation. Because this is an open and active police investigation, we ask that all questions be directed to the Fayetteville Police Department."

Holland is expected to make a first court appearance next week.

The case remains under active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with further information on this homicide case is asked to contact Detective C. Cross at (472) 210-2381 or Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically.

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