Public safety reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com. Crime Information. Fayetteville, NC, 28305. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported there were 884 homicides in North Carolina in 2022, ranking the state 19th in the U.S., with 8.6 deaths per 100,000 residents. July 20 Tony Ray Parker, 46, was fatally shot in the 1800 block of Frankie Avenue. Look. Police couldnt be reached for comment by The News & Observer; other media outlets also reported being unable to reach them. An arrest has not been made in the deaths. Among the data was hundreds of Social Security numbers and credit card numbers, as well as drivers license numbers and other personally identifiable information of witnesses, victims and the accused alike, all a rich target for identity thieves. Reginald Ray Townsend Jr. Walker Johnson IV . Stay up-to-date with breaking news and live video from Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and the surrounding neighborhoods. Rasheem Lopez Grant, 28, of South Carolina, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and felony conspiracy. Oct. 21 Coryonna Young, 15, was fatally shot in the 2000 block of Maitland Drive. April 13 Nikayla McCray, 19, was shot and killed in the 1500 block of Alvin Drive. Young is the daughter of Fayetteville City Council member Courtney Banks-McLaughlin. ARRESTED: Cumberland County felony arrests. No one has been arrested in his death. Tyler Dukes is an investigative reporter for The News & Observer who specializes in data and public records. Names released of 3 men killed in Fayetteville shooting Saturday, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The youngest victim was 10 months old; the oldest 71. In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer, the oldest continually published paper in North Carolina and one of the largest family-owned papers in the country, launched a year-long series covering issues of crime and public safety in the city. Dec. 10 Markus McKnight, 35, was shot and killed in the 300 block of Cude Street. According to the Fayetteville Police Department,officers were called to the 1500 block of Alvin Drive at 12:01 a.m. No one has been arrested in his killing. Marshals on Thursday in a. Police said no charges will be filed in his death. Thats the kind of information made explicitly public by state open records law, and available in incident reports searchable online. For decades the city known to many outsiders as Fayettenam has battled its reputation as a crime-ridden metropolis (population 204,000) and for decades, well-meaning officials and community leaders have tried to worked together, but usually ended up battling each other, jockeying for power and trying to implement policies that eventually died when cooperative efforts disintegrated. The City of Fayetteville must adhere to the North Carolina Public Records Law, found at N.C.G.S. The victims were overwhelmingly male; men comprised 32 of the 44 people killed. Seven of those investigations have yet to be closed. Shortly after the killing, Douglas drove his vehicle into two parked semi-trucks in the area of AB Carter and John B. Carter roads in Cumberland County and died in the fiery wreckage, police said. While homicides in the city are high, Fayetteville's overall crime. But it was never allowed to get a vote in the N.C. Senate. More:Here's what Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden hopes to accomplish in first 90 days. Crime Information News & Crime of the Week Font Size: + - Feedback Print Archived News Homicide Investigation On December 13, 2022, at approximately 10:18 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Tamarack Drive for reports of a shooting. Anyone with information in McQueens killing is asked to contact Detective D. Shipp at 910-875-5111. Fifteen of the victims were under the age of 30. In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer, the oldest continually published paper in North Carolina and one of the largest family-owned papers in the country, launched a year-long series covering issues of crime and public safety in the city.But rather than dwelling on well understood problems drug abuse, political corruption, or the glaring absence of community and police resources . 458 Whitfield St Fayetteville, NC 28306 Southeast North Carolina's largest media organization for breaking news, sports, entertainment and military coverage. To make an anonymous tip, The N&O previously reported that while the Republican-led legislature has typically favored policies that expand gun access, a bill to help gun owners get trigger locks passed the N.C. House nearly unanimously last year, in a vote of 116-1. Get the full analysis behind how media bias impacts breaking news. Call Us (910) 483-TIPS. The data containing Social Security numbers and other personal information was not available as a point-and-click download. News from The Fayetteville Observer All of today's top news stories from The Fayetteville Observer. Police did not clarify the relationship between Vinson and Horton. She is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center. Special introductory offer for new subscribers only. Marshals in Sanford on charges of first-degree murder, felony conspiracy and discharging a firearm into occupied property. Thanksgiving was hard. Marshals on Thursday in a 2021 slaying in Raeford, the Hoke County Sheriffs Office said. The Fayetteville Police Department reported 41 homicide investigations tied to 44 deaths in 2022, according to Sgt. Upon initial launch, decks of cards were provided to those in custody of the Cumberland County Detention Center. Jan. 10 Mercedes Rosa Sterling, 41, was fatally shot at her home in the 7100 block of Ryan Street. Javares Jamill Videll Young, 36, is charged with first-degree murder, assault by pointing a gun and felony breaking and entering to terrorize or injure in her death. The suspect, who was arrested Friday, has been identified as Tiara Vinson, a 26-year-old woman and Fayetteville resident, police said. Jan. 17 A 16-month-old girl died after being found unresponsive in the 200 block of Waxhaw Drive. The 2019 Fayetteville crime rate fell by 2% compared to 2017. When officers arrived, they found Horton had been shot outside of a residence. But until it was taken down Friday evening, anyone with a little technical know-how could use software to request data from that publicly accessible system, allowing them to obtain Fayetteville police incident reports and the detailed narratives they contain. This story was originally published May 24, 2022, 12:31 PM. First Class Christopher Scott Looney, 28, of Cameron, North Carolina, is charged with two counts each of first-degree kidnapping, statutory rape of a child and indecent liberties with a child; one count each of second-degree exploitation of a child and solicitation of a minor by computer; and four counts of soliciting prostitution. The city of Fayetteville exposed Social Security numbers and other personal information from more than five years of police reports in an online crime mapping database accessible to the public.. Beth Gargan, a spokesperson with the N.C. Department of Information Technology, confirmed Monday that the circumstances of the data exposure met the definition of a cyber incident under state law, requiring the police department to report details to state cybersecurity officials. Those appearing here have not been convicted and are presumed innocent. Others lost to violence in the city of Fayetteville between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 30, 2022, in Fayetteville include: Jan. 4 Eddie Saez, 34, was gunned down inside his Yadkin Road shop. Julian Shen-Berro covers breaking news and public safety for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. State law prohibits government workers from intentionally publishing Social Security numbers, financial information and other specific personal identifying information. He remained in the Hoke County jail Friday without bail, according to jail records. The series took reporter Greg Barnes to thirteen cities in seven states as he produced one in-depth feature a month. Dec. 13 Derek Samuel Spell, 34, was fatally shot during a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of Tamarack Drive. call (910) 433-1529. At least one resident in the park was also struck by gunfire, according to police. Feb. 6 Trenton Laboris Douglas, 48, of the 6400 block of Milford Drive, was fatally shot on Weatherford Road. The majority of the homicides in Fayetteville this year resulted from shootings, with 38 of the 44 victims dying from gun violence. Military & crime editor F.T. North Carolina already has a red flag law specifically for domestic abusers, but it does not apply to any other situations. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Pittman was shot after allegedly spitting in Richards face outside a convenience store, according to the arrest warrant. Marshals in Bennettsville, South Carolina, on a charge of first-degree murder in the teens death, police said. Close. A motive has not been released. Special introductory offer for new subscribers only. Fayetteville Observer. The autopsy states McQueen died of a gunshot wound to the head. May 13 Ray'ontai Jasmeek Johnson, 17, was fatally shot in the 5700 block of Yadkin Road. ABC11 has Fayetteville local news covered. 9595 22 comments 91 shares Share May proved the deadliest month with six investigations. Created by Vision - Where Communities & Government Meet. According to court documents, an Instagram livestream after the killing allegedly showed the teens in Bobo's stolen vehicle displaying a handgun believed to have been stolen from the soldier. The State Bureau of Investigation said in November the investigation into his death was ongoing.. Sept. 13 Army Sgt. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. Our thoughts and prayers are with Councilwoman Banks-McLaughlin and her family.. Across the U.S. families encountered one less face at the Christmas dinner table this year, but the families of 44 people killed in the city of Fayetteville in 2022 struggled with an even darker challenge the knowledge that someone cut their loved ones life short. Cumberland County deputies issue warrant for man accused of robbing Fayetteville gas station Deputies said Syrus Fraser is suspected of a robbery on Saturday night at the Circle K Gas Station at. It was especially heartbreaking for me to see you go in the media from being a grieving father who lost a wife and a son to being the person indicted and convicted of killing them, Judge Clifton Newman said to Alex Murdaugh Friday. To me, its just the dumbest thing. Locklear Jr. is also being held in the Hoke County jail without bail, the release stated. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) A shooting Tuesday night in the 1100 block of Bunce Road is now a triple homicide as the infant that was injured has died. Feb. 3 A 10-month-old boy died at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after being found unresponsive at his fathers home. In 2016 he started PolitiFact NC, and before that he reported on local issues in several cities and towns. Hearing the number of lives lost gave Hoskins chills, she added. An N&O review of the full dataset shows almost 400,000 entries dating back to 2007, about 75% of which contain no narrative or supplemental details just dates, incident addresses and descriptions of alleged offenses. The News & Observer has reached out to Fayetteville police for more information. Its what feeds the Fayetteville Police Departments public crime mapping site. June 19 Marshall Parks, 32, was fatally shot in the 800 block of Danish Drive after a domestic dispute. Access to the police report data was possible through the citys use of ArcGIS, a popular commercial platform for hosting, sharing and visualizing map data. Jaylin Sadiq McLaughlin, 22, is charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in her death. Christmas was really, really rough.. Support local journalism with a subscription to The Fayetteville Observer. Sharode ONeal Bradley, 32, of Horseshoe Road is charged with first-degree murder in Trumps death. We have to collectively not lose focus, not lose sight of this.. 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Damian Christopher Jones, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in Windsors killing. And almost all of the entries from 2018 to May 12, 2022, when the data ends, contain officer narratives. Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department identified the victim as Kelia Horton, a 22-year-old woman and resident of Spring Lake, according to a news release issued Saturday afternoon. No charges will be filed in his death, police said. The initial report of the killings was the top story in The Fayetteville Observer that afternoon: "Officer's Wife, Children Found Slain At Ft. Bragg." Longtime crime reporter Pat Reese wrote that Colette and the children were "apparently murder victims of a 'ritualistic' hippie cult." A witness told police Perry was walking in the grass shoulder when Gethers' Mercedes ran off the road and struck him before fleeing the scene, according to court documents. In total, 1,504 have been published by The Fayetteville Observer which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. March 19 Keith Allan Dickey, 37, of Lumber Bridge; William Franklin Davis, 42, of Fayetteville; and Donald Dillenbeck, 49, of Vestal, New York, were fatally shot in the parking lot of the Baymont Ramada at 1707 Owen Drive. Fayetteville Observer. Once in a lifetime, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, 16-year-old Raleigh teen charged with murder in Robeson County killing, The evidence was clear: Murdaugh juror reveals quick deliberation in SC murder trial, Day 29: Murdaugh sentenced to life, attorneys say theyll appeal to US Supreme Court if needed, What were the deciding factors in the Murdaugh guilty verdict? No one has been arrested in his killing. The citys other ArcGIS datasets were offline as well. Photos are from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Ashley Clarks 22-year-old brother, Alonzo was fatally shot Oct. 8. Zavion Richburg, 21, is charged with first-degree murder in his death. News Crime - Fayetteville, NC | The Fayetteville Observer. Designed by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. The Fayetteville Observer's media bias is center. Seven of those killings remained unsolved as of Saturday. The case has been closed, police said. Public safety reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com. She described how Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners once bustling with activity were small and somber this year. Sept. 2 Justin Livesay, 40, was fatally shot by Fayetteville police officers Sept. 2 after police were called to his home in the 600 block of Hickory View Court. She was transported to the hospital, but later died from her injuries. Alonzos killing has left a hole in Clarks heart, she said. You got to be careful out here, Clark said. Yellow, black, brown, rich, poor. State Sen. Tom McInnis of Moore County said he's already working on new legislation to ensure the prison sentence matches the crime. Jquan Rashod Fitzgerald; Lacey Antonie Simpkins; Gregory McNeil; Reginald Ray Townsend Jr. Kairon Whittington; Rayshawn Rouse; Deven McClain; Walker Johnson IV; Christopher Hunter; News & Crime of the Week; . Ashley, who was also shot, still has a bullet lodged in her lower back, she said. An arrest has not been made in her killing. Both Vinson and Horton were active duty soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, according to the release. Sgt. May 7 Sierra Harper, 22, was fatally shot in the 2900 block of Gordon Way after a domestic dispute with her girlfriend, police said. Other public agencies, like the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, use ArcGIS to share data with the public for example, COVID statistics by zip code. Awoman killed early Wednesday in a shootoutat a Fayetteville mobile home park off Bingham Drive was identified by police Wednesday afternoon as 19-year-oldNikayla McCray. Jan. 8 Jason Alexander Walker, 37, was fatally shot by off-duty Cumberland County Sheriff's Lt. Jeffrey Hash, 38, in the 1600 block of Bingham Drive. Aug. 3 Markus Richard Samples, 19, was fatally shot at the Travelodge at 2706 Cedar Creek Road. According to the. Farringtons grandfather, Claude Farrington, 73, was also shot but survived. Call Us (910) 483-TIPS. Hash was not charged in Walkers death. Claude Ferrington reportedly told officials he shot the men because they woke him. Crime Data/Police Reports Font Size: + - McQueen was shot in the 100 block of Seagull Drive about 8 p.m. Crime mapping provides an interactive map and information on crime occurring within the city limits of Fayetteville. Subscribe today to support local journalism and enjoy unlimited digital access including videos, apps, sports news, and more. Gary Duncan, 52, of the 5700 block of Weatherford Road, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing. The Open Data Portal provides a wealth of information including incident data, traffic stop data, field contact information, and employee demographics. COO, Solutions Journalism Network www.solutionsjournalism.org, Seeking Safety: A Solutions Approach to Crime & Public Safety Reporting in Fayetteville [PDF]. Crime Information. Marshals Service at his home Thursday about 2:30 p.m., spokesman Brian Alfano said Friday.