Darian Dale Barton, 21, was shot and killed on September 2, 2023, in the 200 block of Indian Drive in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cumberland County deputies responded about 8:45 p.m. and found two men with gunshot wounds. Barton was pronounced dead at the scene; a second victim was taken to a hospital.

A juvenile suspect has been taken into custody and faces first-degree murder charges; the suspect’s name has been withheld because of age. Barton was born June 25, 2002, in Fayetteville and is survived by his parents Dale Barton II and Shauna Berry, grandmother Debra Barton, sister Hallí Barton, brother Anthony Barton, and extended family. Visitation and a Homegoing Celebration were held October 7, 2023, with interment at Cape Fear Baptist Church Cemetery.

The killing has fed local discussion about gun violence and youth crime, and the Fayetteville City Council has been considering a youth curfew ordinance. If anyone knew Darian or has information about the shooting, please come forward with what you know.