Press release from Asheville Police Department:
The family of Jhakar Horace Davis has been notified of his passing. He was 18 years old and from Asheville. Davis was shot multiple times outside of 251 Biltmore Avenue around 10:45 p.m.
The suspects drove away heading southbound on Biltmore Avenue in a dark SUV before APD officers arrived.
Detectives are investigating this incident, but need your help. If you would like to anonymously share information you can text TIP2APD to 847411, or use the TIP2APD smartphone app. You can also share information by calling 828-252-1110.
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