The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) said officers responded to reports of a person who was injured after possibly being hit by a passing train in the area of Chance Street.
Officers said the person died after being hit by the train.
On Wednesday, the person was identified as 38-year-old Tawante Shree Sykes.
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Anyone with information should contact Det. J. Bergamine at (910) 705-2093 or submit anonymous tips through Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers by calling (910) 483-8477.