UPDATE: Man dies four days after road rage shooting on Smokey Park Highway

Update from Asheville Police Department:

The man that was shot on Smokey Park Highway on April 15 has unfortunately passed away. His name is Nathaniel Leon Crosby. He was 31 years old and lived in Weaverville. 

Detectives continue to investigate this death. This is the second homicide in Asheville in 2021.

Press release from the Asheville Police Department:

 In less than 24 hours four shootings occurred across Asheville. Three people have been shot, and one has passed away. The two other victims are in critical condition.

 

The four shootings are detailed below:

 

• I240E near Amboy Road: A road rage incident has left one vehicle with a bullet hole in the passenger side door. The driver was not injured. The incident happened around 8:00 am on April 15. The driver has described the shooter as a white male, with short hair, driving a silver VW Jetta, possibly a 2008-2015 model, with multiple stickers on the back. 

 

• Southern Street: Twenty-six-year-old Javius Marquez Davidson was shot once in the upper chest and has died. The shooting happened around 9:50 a.m. on April 15 in front of an apartment with several people and children in the area. Detectives have charged and arrested Brandon Jamario Delegal. He has been charged with:
  • Involuntary manslaughter
  • Possession of a firearm by a felon
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession with intent to sell/distribute Fentanyl 

He is currently in jail on no bond.

• Smokey Park Highway: A second road rage incident happened at 2:13 p.m. on April 15. A 31-year-old man was shot multiple times and is still fighting for his life. A person of interest has been identified and located with the assistance of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

• High Court Entrance: A 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and is currently in critical, but stable condition. The shooting happened at 3:27 a.m. on April 16. He was shot outside of an occupied home in West Asheville. 

 

Detectives need your help. Anyone who witnessed these shootings, or has any information, can submit it anonymously using the TIP2APD smartphone app or by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also call (828) 252-1110 with information.