Fayetteville Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal Shooting Incident
Fayetteville police have confirmed that a man has been taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting incident that left one person dead in the city last week. The swift arrest comes after a Friday afternoon shooting that authorities say stemmed from a domestic dispute.
The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Jamie Jones. Police and emergency medical services responded to a shooting call in the 1900 block of Poplar Drive on Friday afternoon, shortly after 5:00 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr. Jones in his front yard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving measures attempted by the first responders, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit moved quickly to identify a suspect in the case. Within days, they announced the arrest of 29-year-old Calvin Foster Jr., who is a resident of Fayetteville. The relationship between the two men, which investigators quickly confirmed, is a particularly tragic detail: Foster is the victim’s son-in-law. While authorities have not released a motive, the connection suggests the incident was not a random act of violence, a detail that can sometimes offer small comfort to a shaken community.
The investigation moved swiftly from a preliminary report to murder charges. Calvin Foster Jr. was officially charged with First Degree Murder and is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond. His prompt apprehension by the Fayetteville Police Department is a testament to the dedication of the officers working on the ground and the department’s Homicide Unit, who continue to pursue leads even after a primary arrest is made.
This tragic event adds to the continued focus on gun violence in the Fayetteville area. While police statistics for the previous year had shown a significant drop in homicides, any loss of life, especially one occurring within a family, sends ripples of concern through the community. The police department has continually urged residents to utilize their confidential tip lines to help solve violent crimes.
The Fayetteville Police Department has issued a reminder that this investigation remains active. Authorities are encouraging anyone who may have information related to this incident to come forward and contact the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crimestoppers. A community’s ability to move forward often depends on the certainty of justice, and this immediate arrest marks a critical first step in that long process.
As the legal process begins to unfold, Foster will face a judicial hearing in the coming days. The Fayetteville community and the family of Jamie Jones will be watching closely as the case moves through the court system.