Fayetteville, N.C. – Fatal Shooting at Barton’s Landing Place Apartments Under Investigation; Police Seek Witnesses
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Sunday morning at Barton’s Landing Place Apartments in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the apartment complex, located off Cliffdale Road near Bunce Road.
Fayetteville Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire and arrived on scene to find a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite emergency efforts to stabilize the victim, he was later pronounced dead after being transported to a nearby medical facility.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but eyewitnesses have provided disturbing details about the incident. Residents of the complex reported seeing a man walking through the parking lot visibly upset, shouting, and carrying what appeared to be an AR-style rifle. The man allegedly laid down in the parking lot, where he was detained by police upon their arrival.
According to the statements made by the armed individual, he claimed that he had acted in self-defense. He told officers that unknown individuals had ambushed him, opening fire on him first. The suspect allegedly did not recognize the individuals involved but mentioned observing a man wearing a blue shirt fleeing the scene before police arrived.
At the scene, another individual was detained, though their involvement in the incident remains unclear. Fayetteville Police have yet to release the identities of those involved in the shooting or confirm whether any charges have been filed.
The Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, working to uncover more details about what led up to the shooting. Detectives are examining evidence, including witness accounts, to piece together the full circumstances.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information related to the incident to come forward. Detective C. Johnson is asking for assistance in the investigation and can be reached at (910) 584-6703. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
The shooting at Barton’s Landing Place Apartments marks a tragic event in the Fayetteville community, and residents are left grappling with the unsettling details of the early morning violence. As investigators continue their work, they are urging anyone with information to assist in piecing together the facts and bringing clarity to the situation.