Update in College Lake Recreational Center Homicide Investigation in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The shooting before 5 p.m. left one person dead at College Lakes Recreation Center, at 4945 Rosehill Road, near McArthur Road, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.

The shooting happened inside the recreation center, police said.

Police said that the shooting happened during an “altercation” that developed while people inside were playing basketball. The victim has been identified as Jalyn Thornton (Black male, 22 years old) of Fayetteville, NC. His next of kin has been notified.

Several Fayetteville police officers were visible, and at least eight police cruisers were parked outside the recreation center, which is owned by the city of Fayetteville.

Crime scene tape was also up outside the center, which includes basketball courts, a fitness center, gymnasium, and a swimming pool.

Police said they are investigating what led up to the altercation that triggered the shooting.

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