On December 14, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., Fayetteville police responded to a shooting in the 6500 block of Amanda Circle, a neighborhood off Strickland Bridge Road. Upon arrival, officers found 24-year-old Carlos Dwayne Person Jr. lying in the road with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The area surrounding the crime scene includes several churches and a daycare center.
Local church leaders expressed concern over the proximity of the violence to their places of worship and the potential risk to community members. Pastor Godfrey L. Deaver of Mission Prayer Temple Church emphasized the need for increased awareness and collaboration with law enforcement to address the rising gun violence in the community.
As of December 28, 2024, the Fayetteville Police Department has not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with Person's death. Detectives continue to seek information and urge anyone with details to contact Detective E. Alrafai at 910-723-0327 or Crimestoppers at 910-483-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted electronically through the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crimestoppers website or via the "P3 Tips" mobile app.
Person's death has prompted renewed calls from community leaders for action against gun violence in Fayetteville. They encourage residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and participate in community watch programs to help prevent further tragedies. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are hopeful that community cooperation will lead to a resolution in this case.
