Update to Homicide Investigation - 482 N. McPherson Church Rd
Published on January 04, 2026
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.
Chief of Police
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Shawn Strepay, Police Major – Chief of Staff
Date: January 4, 2026 Phone: (910) 433-1487 OCA: 2026-000175
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Update to Homicide Investigation
(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified the two decedents from the shooting which took place at 482 N. McPherson Church Road on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
The decedents have been identified as Timothy Nakamoto (Asian male, 43 years of age) and Daniel Nakamoto (Asian male, 45 years of age). Timothy Nakamoto and Daniel Nakamoto are brothers. Timothy Nakamoto was pronounced deceased at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; Daniel Nakamoto was pronounced deceased on scene.
The preliminary investigation has revealed a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation inside the business, which then culminated in a shooting.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Cross at 472-210-2381 or Crimestoppers.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling (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.
Homicide Investigation
(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting which occurred at 482 N. McPherson Church Road on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 6:59 pm, which resulted in the death of two people.
Officers responded to the scene reference a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where they succumbed to their injuries.
The identities of the decedents are currently being withheld pending next of kin notifications.
A person of interest has been located and is currently being interviewed by detectives.
This is an active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Cross at 472-210-2381.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling (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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