Fugitive Accused of Shooting 2 at Asheville, NC Hotel Arrested

• Date & Time: February 24, 2025, 11:00 PM

• Location/Hotel: Asheville, NC, USA – Econo Lodge, Tunnel Road

• Incident Type: Double Shooting

• Weapon Used: Firearm (unspecified type)

• Cause/Motive: Unknown; under investigation

• Reported Perpetrator: Edzavious Javon Lindsay, 21-year-old male

• Reported Victim(s):

• Injured: One male (gunshot wound to the arm)

• Injured: One female (gunshot wounds to the leg and stomach)

• Injuries: Two non-life-threatening injuries

• Damages: None reported

• Police Action: Police responded to the hotel; suspect fled the scene; later arrested on March 4, 2025

• Reported Risk/Peril Impact on Guests: High

• Reported Risk/Peril Impact on Staff: Medium

• Reported Risk/Peril Impact on Property: Low

• Brief Risk Commentary: A fugitive shot two people at the Econo Lodge before fleeing, leading to a manhunt and subsequent arrest. The incident raises concerns about hotel security and fugitive-related risks in transient lodging areas.

• Source 1: Fugitive Accused of Shooting 2 at Asheville Hotel Arrested – WLOS, March 5, 2025

• Source 2: Search Underway for Suspect in Asheville Motel Shooting – WSPA, March 5, 2025

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