Authorities are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday morning at Barton’s Landing Place Apartments, located off Cliffdale Road near Bunce Road in Fayetteville.

The incident took place around 9:00 a.m. in the apartment complex’s parking lot. Fayetteville Police Department officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire.

Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Despite emergency efforts, the victim succumbed to his wounds shortly after being found.

Witnesses described a disturbing scene as the events unfolded.

According to resident accounts, a man was seen walking through the area visibly distressed, shouting, and carrying what appeared to be an AR-style rifle.

Moments later, the individual reportedly laid down in the parking lot, awaiting police arrival. Another individual was also detained at the scene near him.

Eyewitnesses stated that the armed man told responding officers he acted in self-defense.

He allegedly claimed that unknown individuals had been lying in wait and fired at him first.

According to his statements, he did not recognize the individuals involved and observed a male wearing a blue shirt fleeing the area before police arrived.

The Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is continuing its investigation to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

At this time, officials have not released the identities of those involved, nor have they confirmed whether any charges have been filed.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective C. Johnson at (910) 584-6703 or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).

Investigators are seeking to speak with any additional witnesses who may have seen or heard anything related to the shooting