Markell Raekwon Hill, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 3, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in northeast Raleigh, specifically in the 5900 block of Stillcrest Way, near Fox Road and Triangle Town Center. Around 11 a.m., the Raleigh Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the location. Upon arrival, they found Markell Raekwon Hill and another man suffering from gunshot wounds.
Hill was transported to WakeMed, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Hill's death revealed that the shooting was not a random act of violence. On November 5, 2019, Octaevius Tiquan Bunn, a 19-year-old male, was charged with the murder of Markell Raekwon Hill. Bunn was arrested and booked on the charge at 10 p.m. on the same day. He was held in the Wake County Detention Center without bond and was scheduled to appear in court the following Tuesday.
In addition to Bunn, another individual, Zion Christian James, a 16-year-old male, was charged in connection with the incident. James faced multiple charges, including possession of a stolen firearm, forgery of instrument, possession of a handgun by a minor, and possession of marijuana. The details of James's involvement in the shooting and his current custody status were not immediately clear.
The case of Markell Raekwon Hill's murder highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the community and the impact it has on the lives of young individuals. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hill's death continues, as authorities work to bring justice to the victim and his family.
