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The fatal shooting of Naair Wilkerson

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Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Naair Wilkerson, found with a gunshot wound near Maloney Avenue in Fayetteville on October 10, 2026. The investigation remains open; police are seeking information, and how the shooting happened and who was responsible remain unresolved.

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  1. Update 1Teen killed in Fayetteville shooting; police seek answers

The story so far

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    Teen killed in Fayetteville shooting; police seek answers

    WRAL’s written account identifies the 17-year-old as Nyaiir Wilkerson. Police seek information, while the shooter’s identity and circumstances remain unresolved.

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    • The shooter’s identity, motive, events before police arrived and current custody status are not established.

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  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

Places

  • FayettevilleFayetteville, NC, USA1 report
  • Maloney Avenue & Lamon StreetMaloney Ave & Lamon St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, USA1 report

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