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Two Men Arrested in Connection to March Shooting Death of Raleigh Man

@SpectacularMag Staff

Jayquan Cobb died from gunshot wounds; suspects found in Virginia and face murder charges

RALEIGH, NC – Two men have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of 30-year-old Jayquan Montier Cobb, who was shot on March 15, 2025, in southeast Raleigh and later died from his injuries.

At approximately 9:41 PM that evening, Raleigh police responded to a report of a shooting at 5308 Wayne Street. Officers arrived to find Cobb suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died three days later on March 18.

UPDATE – Arrests Made

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After a two-month investigation, the Raleigh Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 32-year-old Raysean Calhoun and 32-year-old Anthony Jones on May 22, 2025, in Virginia. Both men will be extradited to Raleigh to face the following charges:

  • Murder
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

The arrests mark a significant development in the case, which sparked concern in the Wayne Street community and the broader southeast Raleigh area.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Raleigh CrimeStoppers at 919-996-1193 or submit tips anonymously via www.p3tips.com/89.

About Raleigh CrimeStoppers

Raleigh CrimeStoppers works with the police, the media, and the community to create a confidential flow of information about crime and criminals. At the heart of CrimeStoppers are the anonymous tips, often provided by a confidential online tip or phone call. Tipsters call the CrimeStoppers tips line and speak with a CrimeStoppers coordinator. This line does not provide caller ID, and conversations are not recorded. Information gleaned from the call is given to an investigating officer. Tips received can include responses to requests for information publicized by the media or other crimes the caller knows about. By guaranteeing anonymity, CrimeStoppers allows tipsters to give information without the threat of retribution. Offering cash rewards for information leading to arrests encourages tipsters to provide information.