William Stanton Kinney, a 36-year-old man from Raleigh, NC, was found with a gunshot wound near the Hammond Road exit on I-40 early on the morning of August 1, 2020. He was discovered by officers around 3:30 a.m. and was transported to WakeMed, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Raleigh Police Department launched an investigation into his death, which was ruled a homicide.
In the days following the incident, multiple arrests were made in connection to Kinney's death.
Marcaus Harris, a 19-year-old male, was charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. Two other suspects, Terry Gray, 26, and Noshakir Tysha Lewis, 23, were also charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. The arrests were made after a thorough investigation by the Raleigh Police Department, which included gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
The case garnered significant attention in the local community, with many residents expressing shock and concern over the violent nature of the crime. The Raleigh Police Department urged anyone with information that might assist detectives to come forward, offering cash rewards for anonymous tips that could help solve the case. The investigation into Kinney's death continued as authorities worked to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and to determine the motive behind the crime.
The legal proceedings for the suspects involved in Kinney's death were closely followed by the media and the public. The charges of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon carried severe penalties, and the suspects faced the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted. The case highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community and the efforts of law enforcement to address and prevent such incidents.
