Crime
21-year-old Garrett Elliott killed in Fayetteville shooting
Fayetteville, NC – A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon, according to the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD).
Authorities reported that the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the 2200 block of Stanton Street.
Upon receiving reports of gunfire, officers promptly responded to the scene, where they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel arrived and provided immediate life-saving measures before transporting the victim to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The victim has been identified as Garrett Elliott, 21, of Fayetteville.
Police confirmed that his next of kin have been notified.
The Fayetteville Police Department has not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Individuals can contact Detective J. Smith with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1851. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477) or online at fay-nccrimestoppers.org.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.