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Teenage killed in Fayetteville shooting, two others injured

Teenager Jaheem Smith was pronounced dead at the scene after a shooting in Fayetteville Tuesday evening. Two other victims were injured.

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Fayetteville police said one person is dead and two others are injured in a shooting that happened Tuesday evening.

Police responded to the 1900 block of Tryon Drive at 6:12 p.m. to a report of several people shot. Jaheem Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 17 years old.

Two other victims were listed in stable condition, including a woman who had also been shot. She was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The other victim arrived at the hospital in a personal vehicle. Their identities were being withheld.

Authorities said the preliminary investigation revealed a disturbance started between groups of subjects. During the disturbance, gunfire was exchanged.

Anyone with information regarding the homicide investigation is asked to contact Detective S. Catlett with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 818-2543 or the Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).

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