Nyaiir Wilkerson, 17, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was shot and killed Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026, at Maloney Avenue and Lamon Street, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. He was pronounced dead at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Police are investigating the death as a homicide and have not announced any suspects. It is the city’s fifth fatal shooting since September 25.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after a Saturday afternoon shooting in Fayetteville, and a city that has now seen five fatal shootings in just over two weeks is asking for the public’s help.
What Happened
Fayetteville police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Maloney Avenue and Lamon Street around 3:15 p.m. on October 10 after a report of a shooting. When officers and medical personnel arrived, they found a male victim who had been shot. First responders attempted lifesaving measures and took him to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Police identified the victim as Nyaiir Wilkerson, 17, of Fayetteville. His next of kin have been notified.
The case is being investigated as a homicide. Police have not released details about what led to the gunfire or whether any suspects have been identified, and they say more information will be released as the investigation continues.
Five Fatal Shootings in 16 Days
Wilkerson’s death is the fifth fatal shooting in Fayetteville since September 25, according to police:
- September 25: Shawn Williams Jr., 21, of Fayetteville, was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene on the 2100 block of Cedar Creek Road. On October 2, police arrested Corey Beckford, 27, and charged him with first-degree murder and conspiracy in the case.
- September 30: Andrew Brown, 34, of Parkton, was found with a gunshot wound in the roadway on the 6500 block of Amanda Circle near Strickland Bridge Road and was pronounced dead at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Police have not announced an arrest.
- October 1: Jordan Shiquan Brown, 20, of Fayetteville, was found with a gunshot wound on the 8200 block of Cliffdale Road and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested Ladarrius Blacknall, 18, and charged him with first-degree murder.
- October 3: Antonio Felton Williams Jr., 32, of Fayetteville, was found with a gunshot wound on the 1900 block of Bain Drive and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested Ricky Jerome Robinson Jr., 33, on October 7 and charged him with first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and felony conspiracy.
- October 10: Nyaiir Wilkerson, 17, was shot and killed at Maloney Avenue and Lamon Street.
Anyone arrested or charged in these cases is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
How to Help
Anyone with information about Wilkerson’s death is asked to contact Detective J. James at 910-322-7446. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling 910-483-TIPS (8477), by completing the online tip sheet at fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or through the free P3 Tips app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
