Arrest made in slaying of 79-year-old Kannapolis man

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Police announced Thursday morning that they have made an arrest in the murder of an elderly Kannapolis man.

Kannapolis police arrested David Myron Dover, 53, and charged him with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and driving with a revoked license Wednesday.

Police were called to a home on Chris Ann Lane around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday after 79-year-old Arthur Lee "Buddy" Davis was found dead inside.

“I was stunned I was shocked, because Dave was a nice guy. He never lost his temper,” friend Marie Boblitz said.

Neighbors told Channel 9 reporter Elsa Gillis that it is normally a quiet neighborhood.

“I mean, if somebody busted up in his house and killed him what could they do to everybody else? It makes me scared,” said neighbor Lagina Hall.

Officials said the investigation is on-going.

Police did not release a motive in the case but said the two worked together at Terry's Automotive in Kannapolis.

Dover was placed in jail with no bond. His first appearance is scheduled for Friday.

Kannapolis Police hope that anyone with information about the homicide will call the police department at 704-920-4000 or Crime Stoppers at 704-932-7463.

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