Police: Suspect dies from shooting linked to Fayetteville home invasion

Police said a man, who they consider a suspect, was found shot outside a home just before 4 a.m. He was pronounced dead shortly after their discovery.

Another man, who lived at the home, was found shot in the leg and is in stable condition at the hospital. Police believe a man they feel is another suspect in the shooting left the home before their arrival.

Several officers, detectives and a forensics team were parked along the street in a residential area after sunrise. Crime scene tape surrounded the home.

Preliminary findings revealed the shooting was the result of a break-in in the 7700 block of the road.

One neighbor told WRAL News that she heard a lot of noise around the time of the shooting., but couldn't make out what exactly was happening. Many retired military members live in the neighborhood.

Officers had been on the scene for several hours as of 9 a.m.

WRAL News is working to learn more.