Elijah Hosea Everett, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 19, 2022, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a home invasion at the Cadence at RTP apartment complex. According to reports, the home invasion was planned, with the lights being turned off in the entire building before multiple individuals kicked in the door and broke into the apartment.
Elijah Hosea Everett, along with his roommate Aaron Michael Bailey, also 25, were both shot and killed during the invasion.
The Durham Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, which led to the arrest of three suspects: Robert Edward Everett, Jr., 27, Jamonty Green, 27, and Raymond Lewis, 26. These individuals were charged with murder, attempted murder, and first-degree burglary. The investigation revealed that the shooting was not random, and the suspects were booked into the Durham County jail without bond.
The case garnered significant attention, and the police urged anyone with additional information to come forward. The tragic loss of Elijah Hosea Everett and Aaron Michael Bailey highlighted the dangers of home invasions and the impact of such violent crimes on the community.
