Officers responded about 3:30 p.m. to the 400 block of Lynn Avenue for reports of a shooting. They found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
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The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries. He was identified as Carlos Lesean Brown, 45, of Fayetteville.
Police initially said they had a "person of interest" in custody at the scene. Later Monday, police announced that Joshua Tashun Joyce. 39. of Fayetteville, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Police said that Brown and Joyce were involved in an ongoing dispute that led to an altercation resulting in the shooting.
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Joyce is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under no bond.
Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective S. Shirey at (910) 751-3009. If you have information on this investigation and would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477. Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically.