Duke study casts doubt on effectiveness of ShotSpotter in Fayetteville
An independent evaluation of Fayetteville’s use of the automated gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter will test some Fayetteville City Council members’ firm faith in the controversial program.
Dogwood Festival gunfire incident sparks new call for youth curfew, surveillance measures
The fallout from gunfire that led one of Fayetteville’s largest downtown events to close prematurely on Saturday has continued into the week, as local government officials are contemplating hard-line solutions to public safety concerns.
Family of 8-year-old fatally shot at babysitter’s home sues gun owner and mother of 11-year-old suspect
Nearly two years after 8-year-old girl Jenesis Dockery was shot and killed while at her babysitter’s house in Cumberland County, her family has filed a lawsuit against the babysitter and the gun’s owner.
The Company Behind ShotSpotter Says It Curbs Gun Violence. But Some Cities Fear It’s An Empty Promise.
Launched in 1996, ShotSpotter is now used in more than 180 communities across the country. The company’s founder thought sensors used to detect earthquakes could also be used to locate gunfire.
CityView on WFNC: What you missed on Monday’s segment
Find out what reporter Lexi Solomon talked about on CityView’s regular segment on “Good Morning Fayetteville.”
Community pays the price as Cumberland County contends with dozens of drive-by shootings in 2024
Cumberland County has seen at least 80 drive-by shootings since the start of 2024.
‘His spirit will forever linger on’: How a Fayetteville mother is healing from grief through sport
Fayetteville mother Christina Cromartie lost her son in 2021. Now, she’s honoring his legacy with a kickball team aimed at local teens.
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Column: City Council takes on task of defining Office of Community Safety
You will not find anyone in this city more passionate about addressing gun violence and those struggling with mental health issues than Mario Benavente, the freshman Fayetteville City Councilman who is a leading advocate for an Office of Community Safety.
State expert advises council on formation of Office of Community Safety
Fayetteville City Council members received some direction at a Monday work session on the city’s incipient Office of Community Safety (OCS) — an undefined entity that local elected …
‘It means that I’m seen’: Fayetteville community organizer talks historic photoshoots, accolades and authenticity
When Tiffany Campbell, 37, receives the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission’s Community Recognition Award on Feb. 15, she’ll celebrate the achievement of a goal she set for herself just a month ago.
Fayetteville infant dies after Tuesday shooting, police say
A Fayetteville infant has died after being shot Tuesday, the Fayetteville Police Department announced Thursday.
Community members learn the horror of gun violence at inaugural event
Fayetteville has felt the impact of gun violence since the start of 2023 with more than 45 homicides so far, already surpassing last year’s total of 44. A collaboration of groups literally …
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