Cumberland County deputies investigate body found inside burned vehicle

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Friday, December 16, 2016
Body found inside burned car in Fayetteville
Cumberland County deputies are investigating a suspicious car fire.

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputies were called to assist the fire department with a vehicle fire at 7:51 p.m. at Gateway Drive and Manning Circle in Fayetteville.

Once firefighters had the fire under control, a closer look at the car revealed there was a burned body inside the vehicle.

Homicide Detectives have begun an investigation into this incident. It is early in the investigation, and detectives are working to identify the victim.


The Sheriff's Office is requesting anyone with information about this incident to please call 911 or contact the Sheriff's Office at (910) 323-1500.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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