Sanford, N.C. — Sanford police are investigating the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning.
Officers responding to a report of gunshots at 1106-H Juniper Drive in West Rose Village apartments found Michael Nakia Petty Jr., 20, of 403 Judd St. in the doorway of the apartment.
He was taken to Central Carolina Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police have identified Travis Derelle Bellamy, 22, of 1106 Juniper Drive, as a suspect, but they have not said what charges, if any, he might face.



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Good guess. Thats why no more of the story has been reported. It was self defense. Castle Law in full effect.
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