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Khailil Johnson | Man searched for the murder of Emone McGOUGAN in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Khailil Johnson | Man searched for the murder of Emone McGOUGAN in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, NC (WTVD) – A man is sought by murder in Fayetteville.

The Fayetteville Police Department obtained an arrest warrant against Khailil Johnson, 21, for the Death of Emone McGOUGAN. He will be accused of first degree murder and the possession of a firearm for a convict criminal. It is considered armed and dangerous.

Around 12:30 pm on Wednesday, police found McGougan, 20, from Fayetteville, shot and killed in Round Tree Drive block.

On Thursday, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s office confirmed to ABC11 that McGOUGAN was sought in the murder investigation of Dakota Johnson since May 2023.

According to a previous one ABC11 HistoryMcGougan faced first degree murder positions, robbery with a dangerous weapon and a conspiracy of serious crimes in relation to Johnson’s death. It was found dead on May 18, 2023, in the 2300 block of Indian Creek Drive in Fayetteville.

Any person with information on this homicide investigation must communicate with Detective S. Shirey at 910.751,3009 or Crimeppers at (910) 483-Tips (8477). The information of Crusestoppers can also be sent electronically, visiting and completing the anonymous sheet of online tips, or downloading the free application “P3 Tips” available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices on Google Play.

ABC11 is tracking crime and security throughout Fayetteville and in its neighborhood

The outstanding video is from a previous report

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