On January 8, 2023, at about 1:30 p.m. Fayetteville police responded to a shooting at a home in the 3500 block of Nutmeg Place and found 20-year-old Julien Amir Wright inside with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say Wright was in his residence with people known to him when an interaction led to the fatal shooting.

Four days later, on January 12, 2023, authorities arrested 19-year-old Brayan Millan-Bonilla of Red Springs and charged him with involuntary manslaughter; he was booked into the Cumberland County Jail under a $50,000 secured bond. Wright’s passing was announced by Colvin Funeral Home in Fayetteville, and a funeral service was held January 14, 2023, at the funeral home chapel. Authorities continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective J. Nevitt or Crimestoppers.

If anyone knew Julien, was at the Nutmeg Place residence that day, or has information about the interaction that led to this shooting, please contact the detectives handling the case.