Man dies after Fayetteville motel shooting; suspect in custody, police say

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — A man is dead, and another is in custody after a shooting at a Fayetteville motel Wednesday night.

Around 6:10 p.m., police officers responded to a reported shooting at Motel 6 in the 3700 block of Bragg Boulevard. They found Perry Sykes, 47, of Fayetteville suffering with a gunshot wound.

Sykes was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

Investigators say Sykes got into a fight with Chandon Cornelius Taylor, 24, of Fayetteville, whom he knew. Taylor, during the altercation, shot Sykes and attempted to run away. Officers found him near the scene, and he was taken into custody.

Taylor was arrested and charged with first degree murder. He is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under no bond.

This is an isolated incident. There is no danger to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective J. Phillips at (910) 322-7046.

If anyone has information, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers information can also be submitted electronically by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.