Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in a Shooting Investigation
Published on February 20, 2026
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.
Chief of Police
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sgt. A. Caldwell, Public Information Officer
Date: February 20, 2026 Phone: (910) 433-1487 OCA: 2026-003525
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Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in a Shooting Investigation
(Fayetteville, NC) – The Fayetteville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a shooting incident that resulted in a male suffering from a serious injury.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 4:01 p.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the 500 block of School Street in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The male victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons (CAPERS) Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting investigation is asked to contact Det J. James at (910) 322-7446.
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