MORRISVILLE NC, One man has died and another is facing a murder charge following a shooting Monday night at a Morrisville shopping center, according to authorities.
Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 1105 block of Market Center Drive at Park West Village, located between Crumbl Cookie – Park West Village and Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits – Morrisville. Upon arrival, they found 45-year-old Zachary David Horn, of Morrisville, suffering from a gunshot wound. Horn was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
John Willis Fraizer III, 55, also of Morrisville, has been charged with murder and discharging a firearm within city limits, according to court documents. An arrest warrant alleges that Fraizer discharged a .22 caliber revolver during the incident.
Zek Silva, general manager of Ruckus Pizza, said that following the shooting, the suspect entered the restaurant. Silva stated that a bystander helped subdue and disarm the individual. He then attempted to render aid to Horn until emergency responders arrived. Horn later died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.
Court records show that Fraizer previously pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon in Charlotte in 1995.
The shooting occurred less than a mile from the Camden Westwood Apartments, where firefighters were responding to a large fire Monday night, contributing to a significant emergency presence in the area.
Police have not released information regarding a possible motive. The investigation remains ongoing.
Horn is survived by his three daughters.
Fraizer is identified in public records as a principal engineer at Oracle Corporation and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Authorities have not indicated whether his employment or military background is related to the case.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement as the investigation continues.
