Officers were called to the 1400 block of Ferndell Drive just before 1:30 p.m. On arrival, officers found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.
She was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. She later died.
Authorities have not revealed the identity of the woman at this time.
Police say they believe the shooting wasn't random; however, they did not say if they have a suspect in custody at this time.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 751-1046 or CrimeStoppers at (910) 483-8477.
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