Davonte Latreal Martin, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 10, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred at a gas station on New Bern Avenue, where Martin was shot multiple times while attempting to get into his car. The shooting took place around 4:15 a.m., and Martin was subsequently transported to WakeMed, where he succumbed to his injuries.
In connection with Martin's death, 31-year-old Davon Kareen Allen was charged with possession of
a firearm by a felon and murder. Allen, also an African American male, was taken into custody and held at the Wake County Detention Center. The crime scene was marked by multiple shell casings, indicating that numerous shots were fired during the incident.
The Raleigh Police Department conducted an investigation into the shooting, and evidence markers were placed near the shell casings at the scene. The shooting occurred at the same intersection where a previous incident involving a 16-year-old Leesville High School student, Timothy Solas, had taken place. Solas was shot in the head in front of a convenience store on April 12 and later died after spending a week in critical condition.
The investigation into Martin's death led to the arrest of Allen, who faced charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and murder. The authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Raleigh Crime Stoppers, offering cash rewards for anonymous tips that could help solve the case.
