Staci Lee Davis dies in fatal Jacksonville, Onslow County shooting
Fatal Jacksonville, Onslow County shooting death of Staci Lee Davis – Obituary
A late-night shooting in Jacksonville resulted in the death of 43-year-old Staci Lee Davis, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 10:23 p.m. on March 7 to the area of Gum Branch Road and Williamsburg Parkway after reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they discovered Davis suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses provided officers with a description of a possible suspect. Police searched the nearby area and soon located Michael Ray Davis Jr., who matched the description given by witnesses. He was taken into custody without resistance.
Investigators say preliminary findings indicate that Michael Ray Davis Jr. had been arguing with Staci Davis prior to the shooting and allegedly shot her during the dispute. Authorities reported that he was in possession of a two-tone silver and black Smith & Wesson SW40VE .40 caliber handgun at the time.
Court records reveal that Davis previously had a felony conviction for involuntary manslaughter in Onslow County in 1997, which legally barred him from possessing a firearm.
He is currently being held without bond at the Onslow County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in court for the first time on Monday, March 9.
In a statement, the nonprofit organization One Place expressed deep sorrow over Davis’s death. CEO Dawn Rochelle described her as a valued board member and a compassionate community leader whose kindness and dedication impacted many people. Davis had recently spent time with colleagues at a community event just hours before her death.
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing and are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Jacksonville police or Crime Stoppers.