Tragedy struck late Monday night when a 20-year-old man was fatally shot in Fayetteville. Malakai Woods was discovered with a gunshot wound inside a home on the 4600 block of Gardenwood Court. In a statement obtained by CBS17, the Fayetteville Police Department said officers responded to the scene at approximately 9:51 p.m. following reports of the shooting.
Upon arrival, Woods was found by officers and pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, as per a news release from the department. This senseless act of violence sparks more questions than answers, with officials asserting, "The decedent and suspect were known to each other prior to the shooting and no threat to the public exists." According to a WRAL report, authorities have since identified a suspect, but as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
An active homicide investigation is underway in the wake of the fatal incident. The police department is calling on anyone with information regarding this case to come forward. Detective J. Bergamine can be contacted at 910-705-2093 or the case information can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be provided electronically, ensuring that vital leads might be pursued in the swift delivery of justice.
Further details on the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are sparse at present time. Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to reach out anonymously if necessary. The Fayetteville Police Department's commitment to keeping the public apprised of developments resonates through their updates, as noted in a follow-up by ABC11, who obtained confirmation that the investigation remains 'active'.
