Teen accused of shooting, killing relative at Fayetteville home

Friday, April 30, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Police are investigating after a 69-year-old man was gunned down by his 16-year-old relative inside a Fayetteville home Thursday evening.

At 5 p.m., Fayetteville dispatch received a call from a 16-year-old that said he just shot his relative along the 5200 block of Killdeer Drive.
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On arrival, officers found the teen caller outside and upon further investigation found a 69-year-old Randy Michael King had been shot multiple times. He died from his injuries.

The 16-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of King. Due to his age, officials said they will not release the teen's name.

He was taken to Cumberland County Juvenile Detention Center.
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Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 366-5853.

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