‘Suspect’ detained in fatal shooting of woman on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville

A woman was shot and killed early Tuesday morning on Gillespie Street and police say a “suspect” is detained.

“This was not a random incident. The decedent and suspect were known to each other prior to the shooting,” according to a news release from the Fayetteville Police Department.

The shooting was reported around 3:15 a.m. in the 2800 block of Gillespie Street, the release said.

The woman, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the individual detained was also not released.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A. Wolford at 910-705-2141, or Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically by visiting  or by downloading the free P3 Tips app available for mobile devices.

Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Woman killed in shooting on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville