Crime
27-year-old Janaha Smith killed in Fayetteville shooting, suspect Shyheem McCall in custody
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 9, leaving one woman dead and a suspect in custody.
At approximately 3:17 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2800 block of Gillespie Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered 27-year-old Janaha Smith, a Fayetteville resident, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite emergency efforts, Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested 24-year-old Shyheem McCall, also of Fayetteville, at the location.
He has been charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held without bond.
McCall is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon in Cumberland County Court.
Investigators have confirmed that Smith and McCall were acquainted, and the shooting is believed to have been a targeted incident rather than a random act of violence.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Detective A. Wolford at 910-705-2141.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477), visiting fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
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.