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Raleigh Police Investigate Homicide Following Early Morning Shooting on Poole Road

@SpectacularMag Staff

RALEIGH, N.C. — A man has died following an early morning shooting in Raleigh on New Year’s Day, prompting a homicide investigation, police confirmed Wednesday.

Around 6:15 a.m. on the morning of January 1, Raleigh Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Poole Road. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries but later succumbed to his wounds.

This incident is now being investigated as a homicide.

Detectives and officers remained on the scene throughout the morning, gathering evidence and working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting.

No arrests have been made at this time, and authorities have not released the victim’s identity pending notification of next of kin.

Police are urging anyone who may have information that could assist in the investigation to contact the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-3335 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at www.raleighcrimestoppers.org by clicking “Leave a Tip” in the top-right corner of the homepage.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

About Raleigh CrimeStoppers

Raleigh CrimeStoppers work 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.