RALEIGH, N.C. – A shooting that took place in Raleigh on Monday afternoon has turned into a homicide investigation after the victim succumbed to his injuries. The Raleigh Police announced on Tuesday that a 24-year-old man, identified as Amari Goss, had died as a result of the shooting. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old teenager is now facing murder charges in connection with Goss’ death.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Monday in the 1300 block of Poole Road. This shooting marked the second violent incident of the day in the Capital City, following another shooting earlier that afternoon that left a 20-year-old man hospitalized after being shot twice on Bragg Street. Despite the proximity in timing, the Raleigh Police have stated that they do not believe the two shootings are related.
Law enforcement officials revealed that multiple individuals pulled up to the house where the fatal shooting took place and proceeded to open fire. The house in question reportedly has several tenants, and the police are currently working with them to gather more information about the incident. At the moment, no suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
Raleigh Police have urged anyone with potential leads or information about the case to report it anonymously to Crimestoppers. The authorities can be reached at (919) 996-1193, or individuals can visit the Crimestoppers website to submit their tips. The tragic shooting has raised concerns about the safety of the local community, prompting a closer look at crime and safety statistics in the area.