Man dies in hospital after afternoon shooting in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) – Fayetteville police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead.

Officers responded to a 911 call from the 200 block of Early Street shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Officers found a man who had been shot. The victim was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center but later died from his injuries.

The man's name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lead Investigator R. Vernon at (910) 729-2525.

If you have information about this investigation and wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477. Information to Crimestoppers may also be submitted electronically.

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