On July 17, 2023, at about 1:30 a.m., 19-year-old Danielle Claire Golcher was found fatally shot in the parking lot of a Valero gas station in the 800 block of Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville, North Carolina. A male also suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries and went to a hospital. Danielle, a Hope Mills resident, played softball from a young age and was described by family as sweet, compassionate, and an animal lover who formed close bonds with teammates and coaches.

The Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit identified two juvenile suspects and on July 20, 2023 filed petitions charging both with first-degree murder, felony conspiracy, attempted first-degree murder, and discharging a firearm into occupied property. One juvenile was taken into custody August 19, 2023 and the other on September 4, 2023; both are held at the Cumberland Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Authorities have not released details about what led to the shooting or the motive, and it remains under investigation.

If anyone knew Danielle, saw activity around the Valero that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.