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Update:
The victim in this case, 55-year-old Willis Hope, has died as a result of his injuries.
The suspect in this shooting has been arrested and identified as 25-year-old Demikael Brandon Cobb. Demikael Cobb has also been named as the suspect for the shooting on 100 bloke of Coke Street that occurred at 4:17 a.m., on September 15, 2025.
He is currently charged with the following:
- Murder
- Possession of firearm by felon x 2
- Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury
- Discharging a firearm within the city limits
- Going armed to the terror of the public
His photo is below.
This remains an ongoing investigation.
The news release below was distributed at 7:24 a.m., September 15, 2025.
On Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:07 a.m., the Raleigh Police Department responded to a call in reference to a shooting in the 1600 Block of Poole Rd.
Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a nearby hospital with what appears to be life-threatening injuries.
No arrest has been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.
*Poole Road is closed from Raleigh Blvd to Fisher Street
Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is asked to call the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-3335 or visit Crimestoppers at www.raleighcrimestoppers.org and click “Leave a Tip” on the top right of the page.
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