Update: Officials ID victim in West Asheville fatal shooting

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department has identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on Fayetteville Street in West Asheville.

The Asheville Police Department reports responding to a call for shots fired at approximately 5:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located a victim, Antwan Terrell Eddings, 18, of Asheville, who had succumbed to injuries as a result of gunshot wounds.

While at the scene, officialsdetained an individual after negotiations between a SWAT team and the individual took place. The SWAT team tried and eventually got the person to come out of a residence.

The home at the center of the SWAT negotiations is located directly next to the home where the deceased victim was found this morning

The individual has been detained and is a person of interest. The identity of the person has not been confirmed at this time.

Interim Police Chief Robert White described the earlier situation.

"Through further investigation, it is a possibility that it was an individual there of interest," said White. "Prior to entering that home with our SWAT team, we attempted to communicate with that person unsuccessfully. So again, for that person's safety and for our safety we deployed gas. Eventually the individual did come out."

In addition, authorities say they responded to Fayetteville Street Sunday night at approximately 10:30 p.m. after reports of shots being fired in the area.Upon arrival, officers located a victim who had sustained injuries as a result of a shooting. The victim was transported to Mission where they are currently in critical condition.

Interim Police Chief White said it is undetermined if the shooting that occurred on the same block overnight is related to the homicide that took place. He said the police department is continuing to investigate whether there is a connection or not.

The Asheville Police Department confirms Fayetteville Street between Texas and Ohio Streets is closed due to the ongoing investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back with wlos.com for updates.