Update to Homicide Investigation- 700 block of Blue Street
Published on March 10, 2026
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.
Chief of Police
Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sgt. A. Caldwell, Public Information Officer
Date: March 10, 2026 Phone: (910) 433-1487 OCA: 2026-004878
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Update to Homicide Investigation
(Fayetteville, NC) – Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting which occurred along the 700 block of Blue Street on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:50 pm which resulted in the death of one person.
Detectives have identified the decedent as Tony Itmus Chance (Black male, 46 years of age) of Fayetteville, NC. His next of kin has been notified.
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 C. Johnson at 910-584-6703.
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 along the 700 block of Blue Street on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:50 pm, which resulted in the death of one person.
Officers responded to the scene reference a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located one person suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased on scene.
The identity of the victim is currently being withheld pending next of kin notification.
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 C. Johnson at 910-584-6703.
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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