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Fayetteville Man Charged with Murder After Infant’s Tragic Death from Alleged Child Abuse

Fayetteville, N.C. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of an infant, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The charges against Darrell Lamar Evans Jr. include first-degree murder and felony child abuse related to the case. Authorities were dispatched to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on May 8 after receiving a report about a baby who had sustained a traumatic brain injury. Tragically, the infant …

DoorDash Driver Fatally Shot During Confrontation at Fayetteville McDonald’s; Employee Charged

Fayetteville, N.C. — A violent confrontation at a local fast-food restaurant culminated in the tragic death of a DoorDash driver on Thursday evening, police said. The incident occurred at the McDonald’s on Santa Fe Drive where authorities arrived to find the driver with fatal gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Samori Husamudeen, was discovered by responding officers around 8:17 p.m. Desperate attempts by emergency medical services to save him proved futile, and he was …

Manhunt Underway for McDonald’s Employee Following Fatal Shooting in Fayetteville

Fayetteville, N.C. — Authorities in Fayetteville are actively seeking a McDonald’s employee following a fatal shooting incident that left one man dead. The incident has spurred an intense manhunt and raised concerns regarding workplace violence. The episode unfolded late Friday night in the parking lot of a local McDonald’s, where officers responded to a distress call about gunshots being fired. Upon arrival, they discovered a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Although emergency services promptly transported …

Christmas Eve Tragedy: Fayetteville Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Woman on Candleberry Court

Fayetteville, N.C. — A late-night shooting on Christmas Eve claimed the life of a woman in Fayetteville, marking a somber note during the holiday celebrations. The incident unfolded just before the stroke of midnight in a quiet residential area of the 500 block of Candleberry Court. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and discovered the victim with a fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the location of the incident. …

Fayetteville Tragedy: Young Man’s Life Cut Short in Targeted Shooting, Suspect Still at Large

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A late-night shooting in Fayetteville ended fatally, police said on Wednesday, as they continue to piece together details of the event. The incident, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old man, occurred just shy of 10 p.m. Monday at a residential address on Gardenwood Court. Authorities arrived at the scene to discover Malakai Woods with a fatal gunshot wound. Officials pronounced him dead at the location shortly after their arrival. Woods hailed …

Fayetteville Community Shaken as Man Tragically Killed on Cowan Street

Fayetteville, N.C. — A fatal shooting incident occurred over the weekend along Cowan Street in Fayetteville, resulting in the death of a local man, authorities confirmed. The Fayetteville Police Department is actively investigating the case as a homicide after police officers discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. According to a police spokesperson, the emergency services were called to the scene shortly after midnight following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, responders …

Fayetteville Manhunt Underway After Local Contractor Suspected in Fatal Double Shooting

Fayetteville, N.C. – Authorities are actively searching for a 42-year-old man from Fayetteville wanted for the murder of two men following a daytime shooting on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred outside a residence located on the 3600 block of Yarborough Road, which lies on the outskirts of Fayetteville near Hope Mills. According to reports from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, emergency services received a distressing 911 call shortly after 11 a.m., reporting the gunfire. Upon …

7-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Drive-By Shooting in Fayetteville Home, Suspect Still at Large

Fayetteville, North Carolina – A tragic incident unfolded in Fayetteville when a 7-year-old boy lost his life in a drive-by shooting at a local residence. The victim, Zion Gibbs, a student at Benjamin Martin Elementary School, was critically injured in the shooting that occurred in the early hours of Friday. Despite efforts to save him, Zion succumbed to his injuries at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital on Monday. Investigators are actively working to apprehend the perpetrator …

Man Charged with Murder of Girlfriend Found Unresponsive in Tent off Fayetteville Road

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – A tragic incident has led to the arrest of a man in connection with the death of his girlfriend, who was found unresponsive in a tent off Fayetteville Road. Authorities have identified the suspect as Joe Anthony Jr., 57, who now faces charges of murder and assault inflicting serious bodily injury in the case involving Dorothy Smith, 50. Deputies from the Wake County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a potential overdose …

Manhunt Intensifies for Fayetteville Walmart Shooter Still on the Loose

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. – A woman appeared in court on Monday, accused of aiding a manhunt for Adrian Jelks, who allegedly opened fire at the Walmart store in Fayetteville and killed 19-year-old Antavius Holton while also injuring a 9-year-old girl. Jelks, a 19-year-old Walmart employee, is still at large following the tragic incident that took place on Friday at the Walmart. The community is in shock as they have never experienced such violence at the …