Off-duty deputy shot and killed man who jumped on his truck in Fayetteville, investigators say

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Sunday, January 9, 2022
Man shot and killed after jumping on moving car
Fayetteville police officers are investigating after a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon on Bingham Drive near Shenandoah Drive.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Fayetteville police officers are investigating after a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon on Bingham Drive near Shenandoah Drive.

Police responded to a call about a shooting at around 2 p.m. Saturday. Investigators said a man ran into traffic and jumped on a moving vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, an off-duty deputy with Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, then shot the man before calling 911.

The man who was shot has been identified as Fayetteville resident, Jason Walker. He died at the scene.

The State Bureau of Investigation is now in charge of the case. The deputy's identity has not been released.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet.

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