At approximately 8:01 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Hendersonville Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in front of 724 Woodcock Drive. When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
The victim has been identified as Justin Alan Davis, a 29-year-old resident of Hendersonville. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has been called in and is assisting the Hendersonville Police Department with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are currently working diligently to identify a suspect and determine a motive for the shooting.
Preliminary information gathered by investigators suggests that this was an isolated incident, and police assure the public that they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to public safety.
The Hendersonville Police Department urges anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted by contacting the department directly at (828) 697-3025 or by submitting information through the Hendersonville Police Department app.
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