Raleigh Police Arrest Three Teens In July Murder Of Man Found Shot In Crashed Car

RALEIGH, NC – On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., the Raleigh Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the area of Highgate Place. An additional caller reported hearing shots being fired and a vehicle crashing into a tree in the 2400 block of Milburnie Road. Responding officers located the car at the crash scene with an adult male occupant inside. The male was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later transported to a nearby hospital, where he died due to his injuries. 

This incident on Highgate Place is now being investigated as a homicide.

Update: On August 19, the Raleigh Police Department made three arrests in connection with the July 27 homicide. Two 16-year-old juveniles and a 15-year-old juvenile have been arrested and charged with Murder.

The Raleigh Police Department currently has a 100% clearance rate for homicides in 2024.

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Additional information will be released at the appropriate time.

Anyone who believes they may have information to assist the investigation is asked to visit Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com/89 for anonymous reporting options or call 919-996-1193.