Fayetteville police officers responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of Carlson Bay Circle around 4:35 p.m.
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The victim was inside his third-floor apartment in the Carlson Bay apartment complex several when unknown suspects entered the home and started shooting, police said.
Fayetteville Police investigate shooting at apartment
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Authorities said the victim, 30-year-old David Dotson, was struck multiple times. He was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.
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Dotson was apparently alone in the apartment when the break-in happened, police said.
Police have not released any information about a motive but told ABC11 that this does not appear to be a random act of violence.
Investigators think the suspect or suspects may have left the scene in a red Chevrolet Traverse with a dark tint (pictured below).
No arrests have been made.
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Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Detective G. Watson with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 303-9554, or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).
Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet or by text-a-tip on your mobile device by sending a message to 274637 (in the text box type "4Tip" followed by your message).
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