Damario Isiah Poole, a 31-year-old African American male from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 27, 2020, in a double shooting incident on Cheek Road. The Durham County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 12:45 p.m., where they found two individuals with gunshot wounds. Poole succumbed to his injuries, while the second victim was transported to a hospital in an unknown condition.
The investigation into Poole's death revealed that he was a victim of a
violent crime. The Durham County Sheriff's Office, along with the State Bureau of Investigation , executed a search warrant on October 13, 2020, at a residence in Durham County. During the search, Juanzo Raheem Verbal, who had been previously indicted on charges of murder, discharging a firearm, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in connection with Poole's case, was apprehended. Verbal was found hiding in the attic and was subsequently taken into custody after receiving medical treatment for minor injuries.
In addition to Verbal, another suspect, Christopher O'Neal Crews, was arrested on August 19, 2020. Crews faced multiple charges, including accessory after the fact to murder, aiding and abetting AWDWIK, felony conspiracy, and various drug-related offenses. He was booked into the Durham County Detention Facility on a $1,025,000 secured bond.
The investigation into Poole's murder is ongoing, with authorities continuing to follow leads and gather evidence. The Durham County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victim and his family.
