Crime
Heavy police presence at Target in Fayetteville after reports of shooting
The Target store, located on Skibo Rd has been placed under lockdown.
An incident at the Target store on Skibo Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, caused widespread alarm this evening, initially sparking social media reports of an “active shooter.”
Authorities have since clarified that the situation stemmed from a large fight that escalated near the store’s entrance in the parking lot.
The altercation led to the activation of the store’s emergency alarm system, triggering chaos inside.
Witnesses reported hundreds of shoppers rushing toward the back of the store for safety, while others exited through emergency doors at the rear of the building.
The Target location was immediately placed on lockdown, with no entry or exit permitted except for law enforcement officials.
A heavy police presence was observed at the scene, as officers worked to secure the area and assess the situation.
Multiple individuals were reportedly detained in a nearby neighborhood behind the Michael’s store, located across the street from Target.
Authorities are investigating whether those detained were involved in the altercation.
The incident caused significant concern among holiday shoppers, many of whom were present at the store during the busy season.
While initial reports of gunfire heightened fears, authorities have not yet confirmed any injuries or additional information regarding suspects or motives.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the situation and has urged residents to avoid the area until further notice.
Updates will be provided as more details become available.
For information or to provide tips, please contact the Fayetteville Police Department.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.