Raleigh witnessed its first homicide of the year when a man was shot and died on New Year's Day, as per notifications from local law enforcement. The incident, which has sparked an ongoing investigation by Raleigh Police, took place earlier yesterday, around 6:15 a.m., along a residential section of the 1600 block of Poole Road, a street just past where it splits with New Bern Avenue.
According to CBS 17, the male victim was discovered with serious gunshot wounds. Despite immediate transport to a local hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries. Raleigh Police, whilst withholding the victim's identity amidst their inquiry, are treating the case as a homicide. To assist their forensic analyses, K-9 units were seen at the crime scene along with detectives amassing evidence.
No arrests have been made so far, and detectives are appealing to the public for any information that could shed light on the matter. The News & Observer mentions that Raleigh Police have provided a contact number and a Crime Stoppers website where tips can anonymously be submitted. These channels may offer a conduit for those in the know to help bring resolution to this tragic incident without fear of retribution.
Additional coverage from ABC11 affirmed that the police found the man with multiple gunshot wounds after responding to the shooting incident. As the inquiry unfurls, more details are anticipated to be shared with the public.
