Four people dead in nine days. That is the grim reality facing Fayetteville, North Carolina, after police officers found a man shot dead inside a home on Bain Drive late Saturday night — the city’s fourth fatal shooting since September 25, according to the Fayetteville Observer.
TL;DR
A man was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a residence on the 1900 block of Bain Drive on October 3 — Fayetteville’s fourth fatal shooting since September 25. The earlier victims were Shawn Williams Jr. (21), Andrew Brown (34), and Jordan Shiquan Brown (20). Only one arrest has been made: 18-year-old Ladarrius Blacknall, charged with first-degree murder in the October 1 case.
A Timeline of Four Shootings in Nine Days
Here is what police have confirmed about each case so far:
September 25 — Cedar Creek Road
Twenty-one-year-old Shawn Williams Jr. of Fayetteville was found shot on the 2100 block of Cedar Creek Road and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No arrests have been announced.
September 30 — Amanda Circle
Andrew Brown, 34, of Parkton was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the roadway on the 6500 block of Amanda Circle, near Strickland Bridge Road. He was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been announced.
October 1 — Cliffdale Road
Officers responding to a reported shooting on the 8200 block of Cliffdale Road found 20-year-old Jordan Shiquan Brown of Fayetteville suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested 18-year-old Ladarrius Blacknall, charging him with first-degree murder. Blacknall is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond.
October 3 — Bain Drive
Officers responded at 11:22 p.m. to a reported shooting on the 1900 block of Bain Drive off Murchison Road, the Fayetteville Police Department said in an October 4 news release. They found a man inside a residence with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
One Arrest, Three Cases Still Unsolved
The single arrest so far came in the October 1 Cliffdale Road killing. Beyond that, detectives have not announced suspects or arrests in the deaths of Shawn Williams Jr., Andrew Brown, or the unidentified Bain Drive victim.
Police have not said whether any of the four shootings are connected. With three grieving families still waiting for answers, pressure on investigators is mounting — a pattern seen in other North Carolina cities grappling with spikes in gun violence. (Related reading: This City Has Been Named the Domestic Violence Capital of Indiana.)
Police Ask for the Public’s Help
The investigation into the Bain Drive shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective B. Pleze at 910-676-2596.
Anonymous tips can go to Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477), submitted online at fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or through the free “P3 Tips” app.
FAQ
How many fatal shootings have happened in Fayetteville recently?
Four fatal shootings have occurred in Fayetteville since September 25, 2026, according to the Fayetteville Police Department as reported by the Fayetteville Observer.
Where did the latest shooting happen?
The latest shooting occurred on October 3 at about 11:22 p.m. on the 1900 block of Bain Drive off Murchison Road. Officers found a man inside a residence with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Has the Bain Drive victim been identified?
No. Police are withholding the victim’s identity pending notification of next of kin.
Who were the victims of the earlier shootings?
Shawn Williams Jr., 21, was killed September 25 on Cedar Creek Road; Andrew Brown, 34, was killed September 30 on Amanda Circle; and Jordan Shiquan Brown, 20, was killed October 1 on Cliffdale Road.
Has anyone been arrested?
Yes — one arrest. Ladarrius Blacknall, 18, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the October 1 Cliffdale Road shooting and is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond. No arrests have been announced in the other three cases.
Are the four shootings connected?
Police have not said whether the shootings are connected. The investigations remain ongoing.
How can I share information with police?
Call Detective B. Pleze at 910-676-2596, or contact Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 910-483-TIPS (8477), online at fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or via the P3 Tips app.
What should Fayetteville residents do right now?
Police urge anyone who saw or heard anything unusual around the shooting locations to come forward. Residents can report suspicious activity to the Fayetteville Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
