Crime
Shooting Leaves Three Seriously Injured Near Village Dr. in Fayetteville
A shooting incident occurred outside Manhattan Deli in Fayetteville, North Carolina, just before midnight on Monday.
The incident resulted in three individuals being wounded.
The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) is investigating the matter and reviewing surveillance footage from the deli to gather more information.
According to the deli owner, a group of individuals entered the store and engaged in a verbal altercation, which escalated into gunfire outside.
At least two individuals were involved in the exchange of gunfire in the parking lot.
The FPD has confirmed that three people were injured and transported to Cape Fear Valley Hospital. One of the victims is listed in critical condition.
A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with the shooting, facing charges including attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a handgun by a minor. It remains unclear if the teen was among those injured in the incident.
Authorities believe that the shooting was not a random act and are continuing their investigation to gather further details and identify any additional suspects involved.
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.