Arrest Made in Deadly Shooting of 81-Year-Old Fayetteville Grandmother
Fayetteville police announced an arrest Saturday in the deadly shooting of 81-year-old grandmother Jacqueline Brown, who was shot Thursday in her west Fayetteville home.
Raleigh Durham, NC, November 7, 2026 —
Fayetteville police have announced an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Jacqueline Brown, an 81-year-old grandmother. The incident occurred on Thursday in her home located in west Fayetteville.
Brown was found deceased after being shot in her residence. The timeline of the events leading to the shooting and the specifics of the discovery were not immediately available.
Authorities made the announcement regarding the arrest on Saturday. The identity of the individual arrested, as well as the charges they may be facing, have not yet been released by the Fayetteville Police Department.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms. Brown’s death is ongoing. Further details are expected to be disclosed as the case progresses.
The neighborhood where the incident took place is in west Fayetteville. No further information regarding the exact location within west Fayetteville was provided.
The Fayetteville Police Department has not commented on potential motives or the relationship, if any, between the victim and the arrested individual. The investigation is being treated as a homicide.
Additional information regarding the case will be reported as it becomes available from official sources.
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