By Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter
Raleigh, N.C. — Police in Raleigh were investigating a shooting at Union Court, the fourth shooting death in the City of Oaks this week.
A body was visible in the driveway along the street, which is part of the 540 West complex between the Neuse River and Interstate 540 on the city’s far east side.
Police said the man was a landscaper working for the subdivision, but did not release his name.
Work in the neighborhood came to a halt while police questioned members of the construction crew.
Officers on scene said a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. By the time they arrive, whoever did the shooting is gone.
Lt. Jason Borneo said police do not know if or how the victim and the shooter knew each other, but that there is no current threat to the community.
“Part of the investigation is to determine what relationship they may or may not have had,” Borneo said.
The police did not release additional information about the man, his condition or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
“Any loss of life in our community is a tragedy. We’re asking the community that anyone who thinks they have information — useful information — is asked to call Raleigh Crime Stoppers,” Borneo said. That phone number is 919-834-4357.
Yogesh Sharma, who moved nearby just days ago, said: “It’s really scary. I’m more concerned now. I have small children, so I have to be more careful.’
Three shot and killed in two incidents on July 5
A 33-year-old man was shot at a New Bern Avenue gas station Tuesday afternoon and died of his wounds at a hospital. Two people – Thursday Trayvon Tarique Reams and Tia Asia Kemp – were arrested in connection with this crime.
That evening, a 27-year-old man and a 23-month-old child were killed in a shooting at a north Raleigh apartment complex that witnesses described as an incident stemming from a dispute between two men.
Nathanael Ezekiel Baez, 22, was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury. The murdered child, known to neighbors as Bubby, was his son.
Add Comment