New Jersey man killed in Cumberland County shooting: Sheriff

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Friday, December 22, 2023
1 person killed in Cumberland County shooting
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was shot and killed Thursday evening.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was shot and killed Thursday evening.

Deputies responded to calls about a shooting just before 8:45 p.m. in the 5400 block of Miranda Drive. When deputies arrived they found a man who was unresponsive outside with gunshot wounds.

Sunday, December 24, the sheriff's office identified the man as 33-year-old Duane Quarles Jr of Plainfield, New Jersey Officers said he was pronounced dead on the scene.

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at (910) 321-6592. If you have information on this investigation and want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477.