An individual's life was tragically cut short following a shooting incident outside a Smokey Bones restaurant in Fayetteville, authorities confirmed. The Fayetteville Police Department disclosed that the emergency call was received shortly before the early evening, at approximately 4:58 p.m. yesterday, with officers arriving at the restaurant located at 1891 Skibo Road, near Cross Creek Mall, according to CBS17.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot and the casualty was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries; this 18-year-old was later identified as Sencedrick Barham by the police and their work continues as they probe the incident as a homicide, ABC11 reported. As the investigation is unfolding no arrests have been made and additional details are forthcoming.
Authorities have urged the community to assist in the investigation by providing any pertinent information they may have, Detective C. Cross is leading the inquiries and can be contacted at (472) 210-2381, and for those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted to Fayetteville/Cumberland County CrimeStoppers at (910) 483-8477, or through their online tip form, additionally, the free P3 Tips app is available for both Apple and Android devices, as outlined by WRAL.
Those with information that could light the path for investigators, are highly encouraged to come forward, in hopes that it might lead to a resolution and the prevention of future tragedies of a similar nature.
