West Avenue between Watson and Dickson streets was reported closed as Fayetteville police investigated a shooting that injured six people early Sunday. Officers responded at roughly 1:41 a.m., and the investigation remained active.
According to KATV, Fayetteville authorities are investigating the shooting after officers were called to the scene at approximately 1:41 a.m., per Sgt. Stephen Mauk, a sergeant with the Fayetteville Police Department. The outlet reports that the shooting occurred along West Avenue between Watson and Dickson streets, an area that sits close to the city's busy downtown nightlife corridor.
Road Closed as Investigators Comb the Scene
At the time of KATV's report, West Avenue was closed between Watson and Dickson streets. The report did not give a reopening time.
Police had not publicly identified the injured people or given their ages, and the cited account did not disclose what led to the gunfire.
What Remains Unknown
The circumstances and people involved had not been disclosed in the information available, and the investigation remained active.
How Fayetteville's Reported Crime Figures Compare
A Fayetteville Police Department activity summary dated February 13, 2025, listed 38 total violent crimes year to date, compared with 40 for 2024 year to date. These citywide figures do not describe this shooting or establish risk at its location.
