Crime
25-year-old Elijah Wyand dead after shooting at Anubis Hookah Lounge in Fayetteville
A fatal shooting occurred early Saturday morning at the Anubis Hookah Lounge in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
According to the Fayetteville Police Department, officers responded to a report of gunfire at the establishment located at 5391 Ramsey Street around 1:52 AM.
Upon arrival, police discovered a man in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate medical attention, the victim, later identified as 25-year-old Elijah Wyand, succumbed to his injuries at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
A second individual was also injured in the shooting and was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crimestoppers program is offering a cash reward of up to $2,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this incident.
The Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the shooting.
Crime
One Suspect Released Without Charges in Connection to Officer Enrique Martinez’s Fatal Shooting
Authorities have confirmed that one of the two individuals detained in connection with the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez has been released without any charges filed.
Police initially took both individuals into custody on Monday night after the tragic incident that claimed the life of the 26-year-old officer.
After conducting further inquiries, investigators determined that one of the detainees had no involvement in the shooting and subsequently released them without any charges.
The second individual remains in custody as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Officer Martinez’s death.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are thoroughly examining all evidence and statements related to the incident.
Additional updates will be provided as the case progresses, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.