With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, the Fayetteville community is mourning the tragic loss of 16-year-old Karmari Harrison, who was fatally shot early Saturday morning on Fox Ridge Drive.
According to the Fayetteville Police Department, officers responded at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Saturday to reports of a shooting in the area. When officers arrived on scene, they located Karmari Harrison suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel rendered aid and transported her to Cape Fear Valley Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Police confirmed that At this time, no arrests have been announced, and authorities have not released details regarding a suspect or motive.
Investigators remain actively working the case, and police are asking anyone with information or video footage, or who may have been in the area around the time of the incident to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips through Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477).
As the investigation continues, Karmari Harrison is being remembered by family, friends, and classmates as a bright young student with a promising future. She was known in her school community and participated in ROTC, where she was recognized for her discipline, focus, and determination.
Her sudden passing has left her family and the Fayetteville community in deep mourning, struggling to process a loss that came without warning.
Though her life was cut tragically short, Karmari Harrison will be remembered with love, honor, and lasting sorrow by all who knew her.
