Tony Ray Parker, 64, was found dead from gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Frankie Avenue in Fayetteville on July 20, 2022. He was pronounced dead at the scene; police say the shooting followed an altercation but have not released further details about its nature or motive.

Parker lived at the apartment complex where he was found. He was born November 27, 1957, in Harnett County and was the son of the late Bobby F. Parker and Mary Ellen Miller Parker; he was predeceased by brothers Gary Parker and Timmy Parker. No services were planned and an obituary was published by Cromartie-Miller Funerals & Cremations.

The Fayetteville Police Department says the individuals involved remained at the scene and are cooperating. No charges have been filed and the investigation is active; anyone with information is asked to contact Detective D. Arnett or Crimestoppers.

Did anyone in the area see or hear anything the night of July 20 that could help with the investigation?