Update to Homicide Investigation - 3700 block of Bragg Blvd
Published on November 27, 2025
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.
Chief of Police
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sgt. A. Caldwell, Public Information Officer
Date: November 27, 2025 Phone: (910) 433-1487 OCA: 2023-026279
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Update to Homicide Investigation
(Fayetteville, NC) – The victim was identified as Perry Lamont Sykes (Black male, 47 years of age) of Fayetteville, N.C. His next of kin has been notified.
The preliminary investigation revealed Perry Sykes was involved in an altercation with an associate, Chandon Cornelius Taylor (Black male, 24 years of age) of Fayetteville, N.C. at the Motel 6 located along the 3700 block Bragg Blvd. During the altercation Taylor shot Sykes and attempted to flee from the scene on foot. Officers located Taylor near the scene where he was taken into custody without incident.
Perry Sykes was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury.
Chandon Taylor was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. Taylor is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under no bond.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective J. Phillips at (910) 322-7046.
If anyone has information, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers information can also be submitted electronically by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.
Homicide Investigation
(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred along the 3700 block of Bragg Blvd. One individual has been taken into custody on scene.
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 6:10 p.m. officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the 3700 block of Bragg Blvd for reports of a shooting. Upon arriving on scene, officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Service Personnel transported the victim to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center for treatment where he succumbed to his injury. The identity of the victim is being withheld until his next of kin is notified.
The shooter was taken into custody on scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim and suspect who were known to one another were involved in an altercation when a shooting occurred that resulted in the victim’s death.
This is an isolated incident. There is no danger to the public.
This is an active investigation. Additional information will be released as it is available.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting investigation is asked to contact Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet, or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.
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