Wadesboro, NC – Authorities in North Carolina say investigators identified a possible suspect within 72 hours after a man was found fatally wounded late Tuesday night, thanks to a rapid fingerprint analysis by the Union County Crime Lab.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Wadesboro Police responded to a residence at approximately 11:03 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, where officers discovered the victim. Wadesboro Police, working alongside the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, immediately launched a full investigation into the incident.
Investigators collected latent fingerprints from a vehicle at the scene and turned the evidence over to the Union County Crime Lab. According to officials, friction ridge examiners began processing the prints immediately.
Within three days, the Crime Lab positively matched the fingerprints to 23-year-old Davon Javar Ramsey, whose prints were already in the AFIS system. Police say Ramsey is allegedly connected to the killing and is currently believed to be actively evading law enforcement.
Officials noted the importance of having a fully equipped, local crime lab capable of rapid turnaround—significantly faster than the State Crime Lab’s typical processing time. They say this speed helps bring clarity to victims’ families and boosts public safety across Union County and surrounding communities.
Wadesboro Police said multiple arrests have already been made in connection with the case. However, Ramsey remains at large. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Wadesboro Police Department at 704-694-2167 or Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600.
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