Crime
21-year-old Garrett Elliott killed in Fayetteville shooting
Fayetteville, NC – A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon, according to the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD).
Authorities reported that the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the 2200 block of Stanton Street.
Upon receiving reports of gunfire, officers promptly responded to the scene, where they discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel arrived and provided immediate life-saving measures before transporting the victim to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The victim has been identified as Garrett Elliott, 21, of Fayetteville.
Police confirmed that his next of kin have been notified.
The Fayetteville Police Department has not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Individuals can contact Detective J. Smith with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1851. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477) or online at fay-nccrimestoppers.org.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Tucson Police Investigating Double Fatal Shooting on West Laguna Street
No suspects are currently in custody.
Tucson, AZ – Two men are dead following a late-night shooting in Tucson that authorities say stemmed from a confrontation.
According to the Tucson Police Department (TPD), officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 200 block of West Laguna Street at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.
TPD’s Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation, and detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
No suspects are currently in custody, and authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or motives.
The Tucson Police Department stated that additional details will be provided in an upcoming media release as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact 88-CRIME to submit anonymous tips.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.