Fayetteville, North Carolina – A devastating incident unfolded on Evans Dairy Road as Mattias “DJ” Bagby allegedly set his rental home ablaze and shot two neighbors in a violent outburst. Prior to the chaos that ensued, court records indicate that Bagby sent a hostile text to his mother regarding her missing iPad, foreshadowing the tragic events that would follow.
In a series of alarming messages, Bagby declared, “I’m lighting everything on fire now,” followed by a chilling message directed at his mother. Shortly after these texts, one of Bagby’s neighbors lost their life, another suffered critical injuries, and the home he shared with his mother was engulfed in flames.
Bagby now faces a slew of charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, breaking and entering with intent to terrorize, and multiple counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling. The violence unfolded when Bagby allegedly entered the home of one of his neighbors, resulting in a fatal shooting and a harrowing sequence of events.
As the tragic events unfolded, one neighbor was fatally shot in the driveway while his wife desperately sought help, only to encounter more violence. The scene on Evans Dairy Road quickly turned into a nightmare as law enforcement raced to the rural area to bring the situation under control.
The chaos escalated as gunshots rang out from behind Bagby’s burning home, with one neighbor pronounced dead at the scene and another rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. Amidst the chaotic aftermath, details emerged of past disputes and threats between the neighbors, shedding light on the possible motivations behind the violent outburst.
Despite the swift response from authorities, the toll of the violence was profound, leaving one neighbor dead, another fighting for their life, and an entire community grappling with the shock and tragedy that unfolded on an otherwise quiet road in the county. As the investigation continues, questions linger about the events leading up to the violent episode and the factors that contributed to such a devastating loss of life.