Double Homicide in Asheville Under Investigation as Retaliation; Two Young Men Dead, Seven Injured
Two best friends, Lamarius Jones, 22, and Marques Davis Jr., 24, were killed in a shooting incident in Asheville on July 19. The shooting injured seven others and is being investigated as retaliation for a previous shooting on July 5.…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 2, 2026 —
ASHEVILLE, NC – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on July 19 in Asheville, resulting in the deaths of Lamarius Jones, 22, and Marques Davis Jr., 24. The incident also left seven other individuals injured. Police are treating the shooting as a retaliatory act connected to an earlier incident on July 5.
The weapon used in the July 19 shooting was a handgun that had been illegally modified to fire automatically, according to investigators. While an arrest has been made in relation to the July 5 shooting, no arrests have yet been announced in connection with the double homicide.
Friends and family have remembered Jones and Davis for their distinct personalities. Lamarius Jones was described as someone who was “always clowning,” indicating a lively and humorous disposition. Marques Davis Jr. was characterized as calm and mature. Both young men were reportedly involved in community programs.
Information indicates that neither Jones nor Davis had a history of serious criminal activity. The investigation into the July 19 shooting is ongoing, with authorities seeking to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the attack.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the identities of those injured and the specific circumstances surrounding both the July 5 and July 19 incidents, have not been released. The nature of the illegal modification to the handgun is also a focus of the ongoing inquiry.
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