NC man killed over lost cell phone, police say. Suspect on run is ‘armed and dangerous.’

Police in Smithfield are searching for a suspect in a slaying Monday they say should be considered armed and dangerous.

Markyse Naijae McCain, 20, is accused of killing 30-year-old Antwane Deshawn Fellows of Clayton before 5 p.m. in a home in the 2000 block of Kay Drive.

Police said Fellows was shot in a dispute over a misplaced cell phone, according to a news release that gave no other details.

Police have obtained an arrest warrant for McCain, of Selma, for first-degree murder based, the release stated.

Anyone with leads or information is asked to contact the Smithfield Police Department at 919-934-2121. Anonymous callers can contact the tip line at 919-989-8835.

This story was originally published January 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM.

Aaron Sánchez-Guerra

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