So many people get killed.. Will Doran reports on North Carolina politics, particularly the state legislature. Johnson reportedly said he shot Evans Jr. because he wasn't taking him seriously, according to Johnson's charging document. An active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Bragg was arrested Monday on kidnapping and child sex crime charges, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Tips may be submitted by calling Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Its unclear how long the information which contained tens of thousands of detailed officer narratives dating back to 2016 was publicly available or how many users accessed it before it was removed. ABC11 has Fayetteville local news covered. One, how are people getting access to guns so easily? www.fayobserver.com CONTACTS: Our team of reporters covers Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and the Cumberland County area. Dec. 13 Derek Samuel Spell, 34, was fatally shot during a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of Tamarack Drive. Matthew Visser, a spokesman for the 18th Airborne Corps. Christmas was really, really rough.. May 7 Lee Otis Evans Jr., 18, of the 2300 block of Lake Avenue, was shot in the 2300 block of Treetop Drive. May 9 Frank Milton Sonny Carmichael Jr., 71, was found dead outside of a vacant building downtown. May 16 Nakea Brooks, 27, and Marchellous Braddy, 33, of Raeford, were fatally shot in the 5700 block of Aftonshire Drive. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University and grew up in Elizabeth City. Young and his girlfriend were reportedly kicked out of Fink's home, where they had been living, and Fink saw Young allegedly assault an acquaintance, according to Young's charging document. 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. 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. Republican, Democrat, white, Black, Latino. It was a marked difference from years past, she said. Two people were killed by stabbings, one died as a result of an assault and one died in a hit-and-run. Names released of 3 men killed in Fayetteville shooting Saturday, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. FAYETTEVILLE, NC 11 HOURS AGO cbs17 The Fayetteville Police Department coordinated with the Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers Program to profile unsolved homicides and create a deck of playing cards. The 2019 Fayetteville crime rate fell by 2% compared to 2017. It was planned before the recent spate of shootings, but those only drove its message home, speakers said. According to the. A motive has not been released. 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. Their home is not on Maitland Drive, where the shooting occurred. Micaiah Henderson-Palmer, 23, is charged with felony accessory after the fact. A motive has not been released. The people that lose their lives are the ones that are just at the wrong place at the wrong time, Hoskins said. A motive has not been released. This story was originally published May 24, 2022, 12:31 PM. And two, why?, More:Kemberle Braden tapped to serve as Fayetteville's next police chief. Lee was reportedly shot after he and Robinson got into an argument because Lee was visiting Robinson's girlfriend, according to Lee's autopsy. But it was never allowed to get a vote in the N.C. Senate. 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. Julian Shen-Berro covers breaking news and public safety for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. Subscribe today to support local journalism and enjoy unlimited digital access including videos, apps, sports news, and more. He remained in the Hoke County jail Friday without bail, according to jail records. A man who called 911 told dispatchers his teenage son had accidentally shot his girlfriend. July 17 Norelly Lockamy, 40, died after being gravely injured in a fire in the 1500 block of Lyon Road. He is a Special Forces communications sergeant with the 3rd Special Forces Group, according to Capt. To make an anonymous tip,
The suspect, who was arrested Friday, has been identified as Tiara Vinson, a 26-year-old woman and Fayetteville resident, police said. Dennis Locklear Jr., 20, of the 1000 block of Wildwood Drive, is charged with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy in the May 16, 2021, killing of Davion McQueen, 21, of Raeford, according to a news release. Tyler Dukes is an investigative reporter for The News & Observer who specializes in data and public records. The preliminary investigation has determined there was a disturbance in the street that resulted in an exchange of gunfire," a news release said. No one has been arrested in his killing. Kimberley Spahos, director of the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys, which reviewed the case, said Walker's shooting was self-defense because Walker jumped onto Hash's vehicle and began to smash the windshield. To make an anonymous tip, call (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Special introductory offer for new subscribers only. The Fayetteville Police Department, along with other local agencies, the Cumberland County Court System, and local non-profits work tirelessly to assist victims of domestic violence. Police in Fayetteville are investigating a shooting in a suburban neighborhood around dinnertime Friday that killed the teenage daughter of a Fayetteville city councilwoman, The Fayetteville Observer reported. North Carolina already has a red flag law specifically for domestic abusers, but it does not apply to any other situations. No one has been arrested in his death. We as a community need to be intentional about reducing gun violence, he said, noting that theres been three deaths in the last two days., What I know is we have to come together as a community, he added. Reginald Ray Townsend Jr. Walker Johnson IV . Chapter 132, which provides that the public records and public information compiled by the agencies of North Carolina government or its subdivisions are the property of the people. 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; . 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. Not all of the police report information exposed publicly was problematic. No one has been arrested in his death. Call Us (910) 483-TIPS. In the last 5 years Fayetteville has seen rise of violent crime and decline of . July 1 Jada Johnson, 22, was fatally shot by Fayetteville Police Department Officer Zacharius Borom at her grandfathers home in the 2300 block of Colgate Drive. The citys other ArcGIS datasets were offline as well. In 2016 he started PolitiFact NC, and before that he reported on local issues in several cities and towns. The Fayetteville Observer 0:05 0:59 44 people were killed in 41 incidents in Fayetteville in 2022, police said. Nobody has a perfect solution, but there is no wrong idea. The majority of the homicides in Fayetteville this year resulted from shootings, with 38 of the 44 victims dying from gun violence. Jan. 17 A 16-month-old girl died after being found unresponsive in the 200 block of Waxhaw Drive. State Sen. Kirk deViere, a Democrat who represents the area in the legislature, spoke about creating a community that his 5-year-old and other kids can safely grow up in. Here's what Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden hopes to accomplish in first 90 days, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. No one has been arrested in his killing. The victim is Coryonna Young, the 15-year-old daughter of City Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin, the paper reported, citing Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin. Those appearing here have not been convicted and are presumed innocent. 9595 22 comments 91 shares Share They dont understand why this happened to such a good kid.. In a statement Friday night, Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins said her agency was investigating the cause of the issue. In total, 1,504 have been published by The Fayetteville Observer which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. But rather than dwelling on well understood problems drug abuse, political corruption, or the glaring absence of community and police resources Seeking Safety looked at effective solutions to crime in similar cities, and how Fayetteville might implement them. 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. Marshals on Thursday in a. That number reached a five-year high last year, when the agency received 640 such reports. Support local journalism with a subscription to The Fayetteville Observer. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Roland Dewayne Smith, 49, is charged with first-degree murder in her killing, which was preceded by a domestic disturbance, police said. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021, Get ready to change your clocks. The Observer said the killing, which happened around 7 p.m. on Maitland Drive in Fayetteville, was the citys fourth homicide in a week. Marshals Service at his home Thursday about 2:30 p.m., spokesman Brian Alfano said Friday. To me, its just the dumbest thing. Amanda Deloris Kelly, 30, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in his death. The city took the database offline late Friday evening after The News & Observer notified police officials of the issue. The series took reporter Greg Barnes to thirteen cities in seven states as he produced one in-depth feature a month. 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. 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." Lamon Isaiah Townsend, 21, was arrested by U.S. Fifteen of the victims were under the age of 30. A veteran SC attorney weighs in, Alex Murdaugh murder trial jury begins deliberations same day 1 juror is removed. Oct. 21 Coryonna Young, 15, was fatally shot in the 2000 block of Maitland Drive. But beyond that statement, the department as of Tuesday morning has not released additional details or answered questions about the incident, including how many people may have obtained the data and whether victims of the exposure will be notified. Fayetteville has a gun violence problem that touches too many families, the women said. The victims were overwhelmingly male; men comprised 32 of the 44 people killed. Police did not clarify the relationship between Vinson and Horton. Alpha Caldwell. 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. Fayetteville man charged with murder in 2021 Raeford shooting What Fayetteville's . May 7 Sierra Harper, 22, was fatally shot in the 2900 block of Gordon Way after a domestic dispute with her girlfriend, police said. They didnt want to do it.. And Fayetteville published other public data there too, like the location of parks and city council districts. The majority of those killed were Black men, comprising 31 of the 44 victims. Dec. 11 Bishop Rhone, 27, was shot and killed in the 300 block of Independence Place. Claude Ferrington reportedly told officials he shot the men because they woke him. Gun violence affects everyone.. Locklear is the second person arrested in McQueen's killing. 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.. Police were called to the home for a potential break-in. Both Vinson and Horton were active duty soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, according to the release. At least one resident in the park was also struck by gunfire, according to police. In the wake of the Hedingham shooting, Democratic lawmakers renewed their calls to pass that bill as well as a red flag bill that would allow judges to order people to turn in their guns if deemed a threat to themselves or others. 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. Current North Carolina law has a maximum punishment of two . Mug shots of recent felony arrests in Cumberland County. A motive has not been released. Public safety reporter Lexi Solomon can be reached at ABSolomon@gannett.com. Feb. 3 A 10-month-old boy died at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after being found unresponsive at his fathers home. May proved the deadliest month with six investigations. She was transported to the hospital, but later died from her injuries. That hadnt happened as of Monday afternoon, Gargan said. Alonzos killing has left a hole in Clarks heart, she said. Aug. 3 Markus Richard Samples, 19, was fatally shot at the Travelodge at 2706 Cedar Creek Road. There they found McCray, who lives in the park,lying in the road. Dec. 10 Markus McKnight, 35, was shot and killed in the 300 block of Cude Street. Perry Farringtons brother, Claude James Farrington, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in the shootings. ARRESTED: Cumberland County felony arrests. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective S. Shirey at 910-751-3009 or Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). No charges will be filed in his death, police said. April 24 Jarod Perry, 20, was fatally hit by a car in the 3500 block of Boone Trail. Police couldnt be reached for comment by The News & Observer; other media outlets also reported being unable to reach them. call (910) 433-1529. 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Marshals on Thursday in a 2021 slaying in Raeford, the Hoke County Sheriffs Office said. An arrest has not been made in the deaths. Those appearing here have not been convicted and are presumed innocent. 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. 458 Whitfield St Fayetteville, NC 28306 Southeast North Carolina's largest media organization for breaking news, sports, entertainment and military coverage. But Colvin confirmed Youngs death, writing in a text message that We are all heartbroken to hear about the tragic loss of our colleagues daughter. 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 . Mug shots of recent felony arrests in Cumberland County. Most Wanted. Hoskins and Clark said they each knew several of the other victims killed in Fayetteville in 2022. The Clark family is enduring a similar struggle. 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. A veteran SC attorney weighs in, Alex Murdaugh murder trial jury begins deliberations same day 1 juror is removed. CRIME Fayetteville man arrested by US Marshals in 2021 Raeford slaying Lexi Solomon The Fayetteville Observer 0:04 0:57 A Fayetteville man was arrested by U.S. Khaletta Gethers, 28, is charged with first-degree murder in his death. call (910) 483-TIPS (8477). 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. The reports can be saved to your computer or mobile device electronically, or you may print the report. State Sen. Tom McInnis of Moore County said he's already working on new legislation to ensure the prison sentence matches the crime. Fayetteville Observer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Councilwoman Banks-McLaughlin and her family.. The winner, from Charlotte, took her prize as a $600,000 lump sum, officials said. Police said no charges will be filed in his death. Government records in North Carolina are public in nature unless identified as confidential pursuant to law. 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. Aug. 22 Tanisha Donnette Raeford, 47, was stabbed to death by her husband, John Lee Douglas, 53. Online Tip.