Raleigh Man Killed, Coworker Charged With Murder After Workplace Shooting in Brier Creek

RALEIGH, N.C. — A workplace shooting at a Brier Creek business Tuesday afternoon has left one man dead and another facing a murder charge, according to the Raleigh Police Department.

UPDATE (Nov. 26, 2025):

The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Darieen Marquise Hewett, who died from injuries sustained during the shooting at Onward Safety Solutions, located at 6521 Mount Herman Road.

Police have arrested 26-year-old Damouri Jontae Woods, a coworker of the victim, and charged him with murder.

Authorities confirm that the shooting occurred inside the business, which provides traffic control services for construction zones. Witnesses told ABC11 that Woods allegedly walked into the office and shot Hewett, shocking colleagues who said both men were well known at the company.

Forensic investigators worked well into the night, gathering evidence from both inside and outside the building. Employees were kept on site for hours as investigators processed the scene and vehicles remained blocked off.

“This is tragic,” one worker told reporters. “We never imagined something like this would happen here.”

Woods is expected to make his first court appearance on Wednesday. The investigation remains ongoing.

ORIGINAL RELEASE (Nov. 25, 2025, 6:29 p.m.):

Just after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Raleigh Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 6500 block of Mount Herman Road. When they arrived, officers found Hewett suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead.

At the time of the initial release, police had not yet made an arrest. The subsequent investigation led to the identification and apprehension of Woods.

Anyone with information that may assist the ongoing investigation is urged to contact the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-3335 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at raleighcrimestoppers.org.