Damonte Mayson Larsen

Damonte Mayson Larsen, a 22-year-old Black man remembered by some as "2 Monte," was a father to three children. Those who knew him described him as funny and genuine, a person who, though he could sometimes be irking, was always quick to apologize. His life was abruptly taken on Halloween, leaving a profound and lasting void in the lives of his family and friends.

The afternoon of Thursday, October 31, 2024, was shattered by violence in Spring Lake, North Carolina. At approximately 4 p.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 1300 block of Atomic Drive following a report of a shooting. When they arrived at the residential street, they found Damonte Mayson Larsen suffering from serious gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead. The incident marked a tragic end to what should have been a festive day in the community just outside Fayetteville.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit launched an immediate and intensive investigation into the killing. Within 24 hours, detectives had identified a primary suspect and secured a warrant for his arrest. On November 1, 2024, the sheriff's office publicly named 21-year-old Tresean Alexander Green of Fayetteville as the man wanted for first-degree murder in connection with Damonte's death. Authorities released Green's name and photograph, asking for the public's help in locating him. For the next nine months, Green managed to evade capture, and his whereabouts remained a mystery to law enforcement.

The search for the suspect stretched into the following year. On July 12, 2025, Tresean Green had an encounter with Fayetteville State University campus police during a traffic stop on Murchison Road. According to court records from the incident, Green provided false information to the officer multiple times, delaying the stop before suddenly fleeing the scene. This led to a series of charges against him, including felony fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving, resisting a public officer, and driving without a license. Still, he remained at large in connection with the homicide.

A breakthrough in the case came on Friday, August 1, 2025. After nearly nine months on the run, Tresean Alexander Green, now 22, was located and taken into custody. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office announced that his arrest was the direct result of a crucial tip submitted to Crimestoppers by a concerned citizen. Green was formally charged with first-degree murder for the death of Damonte Mayson Larsen. He was scheduled to make his first appearance before a judge on the Monday following his arrest.

The motive behind the shooting that claimed Damonte's life has not been disclosed by investigators. Following the arrest, the case against Tresean Alexander Green began its journey through the judicial system. As of August 2025, the investigation was still considered active. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office continued to ask for anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward. They urged individuals to contact Homicide Detective Sergeant J. Mcleod at (910) 677-5548. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477), online at fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or through the free "P3 Tips" mobile application.