Tony Ray Parker, a 64-year-old man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was found dead on July 20, 2022. According to reports, Parker was discovered in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Frankie Avenue, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Fayetteville Police Department responded to the incident and confirmed that Parker's next of kin had been notified.
The motive behind the shooting was not immediately released, and the investigation is ongoing.
The police have stated that the individuals involved in the shooting remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed yet, and the authorities are still working to determine whether any charges will be brought forward. The incident followed an altercation, but further details about the nature of the altercation have not been disclosed.
Tony Ray Parker was a resident of the apartment complex where the shooting occurred. He was born on November 27, 1957, in Harnett County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Bobby F. Parker and Mary Ellen Miller Parker. He was predeceased by his brothers, Gary Parker and Timmy Parker. No services were planned following his death, and his obituary was published by Cromartie-Miller Funerals & Cremations.
The Fayetteville Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding the investigation to contact Detective D. Arnett or Crimestoppers. The investigation remains active, and the authorities are seeking any additional information that could help resolve the case.
