Jacksonville, North Carolina nonprofit mourns board member Staci Davis after police charge her husband with murder

Board member death prompts nonprofit tribute as case moves through court

A Jacksonville, North Carolina nonprofit is mourning the death of board member Staci Davis after city police charged her husband, Michael Davis Jr., with murder in a weekend shooting. Davis, 43, died at the scene, and a judge ordered that her husband, 48, be held without bond following a brief first court appearance on Monday.

Police said the shooting happened Saturday night outside an apartment building near the intersection of Gum Branch Road and Williamsburg Parkway. Investigators reported that the couple had been arguing when the husband shot his wife. The case remains in its early stages in the courts, with the next scheduled court date set for March 23, 2026.

Role in One Place and broader community work

Davis served on the board of One Place, a nonprofit organization that works with children and families in Onslow County. In its most recent publicly released annual impact report, One Place listed Davis as a community representative affiliated with the YMCA, reflecting a governance role tied to local youth and family services.

In a public statement issued after her death, the nonprofit described Davis as a community leader and emphasized her work with children and families. The organization’s message focused on her service-oriented reputation and the impact of her loss on colleagues, partners, and families connected to its programs.

What is known and what remains unresolved

At this point, authorities have publicly outlined a limited set of facts: the location, the relationship between the suspect and the victim, the allegation that an argument preceded the shooting, and the criminal charge. Investigators have not released additional details about possible witnesses, a motive beyond the reported dispute, or forensic findings.

Police and court records available so far do not establish whether there had been prior calls for service, restraining orders, or other documented domestic incidents involving the couple. Those details, if they exist, typically emerge through charging documents, court filings, or testimony later in the process.

Family support efforts begin alongside the criminal case

In the days following the shooting, a fundraising campaign was created to support Davis’ two children, Ethan and Kasyn, and to help cover immediate expenses and funeral costs. Organizers described the fundraiser as an effort to provide near-term financial stability for the family as they navigate the aftermath of the killing.

The criminal case is pending. The suspect remains detained without bond, and the court process is expected to continue through additional hearings beginning March 23, 2026.

• Victim: Staci Davis, 43, One Place board member
• Defendant: Michael Davis Jr., 48, charged with murder
• Location: near Gum Branch Road and Williamsburg Parkway, Jacksonville, N.C.
• Initial court action: no bond set; next date scheduled for March 23, 2026