Zachary David Horn Morrisville NC Obituary, Death: According to law enforcement, the incident occurred at Park West Village, a mixed-use shopping and dining district in Morrisville, near the busy Crumbl Cookies store, drawing an immediate police and emergency response.
Officers were called to the scene Monday evening after reports of gunfire that sent shoppers and restaurant patrons scrambling for cover. When emergency crews arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died, police said.
The victim was identified as Zachary David Horn, authorities confirmed. Police soon located and arrested a suspect, 55-year-old John Willis Fraizer III of Morrisville. He was taken into custody at a nearby restaurant in the same shopping center and has been charged with murder and unlawful discharge of a firearm within city limits, according to charging documents and local reporting.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as patrons and employees reacted to the gunfire. Some bystanders reportedly helped restrain the suspect and disarm him before police arrived, an act praised by law enforcement for helping prevent further harm.
Park West Village, which draws residents from across the Triangle area, remained partially closed as detectives continued gathering evidence and accounts from witnesses. Police have urged anyone with video footage or information from the evening to contact investigators as the case remains under active review.