Raleigh, N.C. — Raleigh police were investigating a shooting on Justice Union Court, the fourth shooting death in the City of Oaks this week.
A body was visible in a driveway along the street, which is part of the 540 West development between the Neuse River and Interstate 540 on the far eastern side of town.
Police said the man was a landscaper working in the subdivision, but they did not release his name.
Work in the neighborhood stopped while police interviewed members of the construction crew.
Officers on the scene said a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. By the time they arrived, whoever had fired the shots was gone.
Lt. Jason Borneo said police did not know whether or how the victim and shooter knew each other, but that there was no on-going threat to the community.
“Part of the investigation is to determine what relationship they may or may not have had,” Borneo said.
Police did not release any additional information about the man, his condition or the circumstances of the shooting.
“Any loss of life in our community is a tragedy. We are asking the community that anyone who believes they have information — helpful information — is asked to call Raleigh Crime Stoppers,” Borneo said. That phone number is 919-834-4357.
Yogesh Sharma, who moved in nearby just days ago, said, “It’s really scary. I am more concerned now. I have small kids, so I need to be more careful.”
Three shot and killed in two incidents on July 5
On Tuesday afternoon, a 33-year-old man was shot at a New Bern Avenue gas station and died of his wounds at a hospital. Two people – Thursday Trayvon Tarique Reams and Tia Asia Kemp – were arrested in connection with that crime.
That evening, a 27-year-old man and a 23-month-old child were killed in shooting at a north Raleigh apartment complex that witnesses described as an accident that stemmed from an argument between two men.
Natanael Ezequiel Baez, 22, was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. The child who was killed, whom neighbors know as Bubby, was his son.
