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Nwabu Cyril Efobi

Case from Raleigh, NC dated Nov 08, 2016

Victim Details

Nwabu Cyril Efobi

Male

Black / African American

Raleigh

NC

2016-11-08

56

Nwabu

Cyril Efobi

06/23/2026

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Nwabu Cyril Efobi, a 56-year-old African American male, was tragically found dead on November 8, 2016, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Efobi, who worked as a cab driver for Universal Cab Company, was discovered with gunshot wounds in the 400 block of Hill Street, across from St. Augustine’s University. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Efobi's death led to the arrest of Tyron Diontae Cooper, a 31-year-old male, who was charged with murder and possession of a firear ...
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  • The News & Observer: Nwabu C. Efobi's Obituary on The News & Observer
  • WNCN: Cab driver found dead next to Raleigh college after being shot
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    I've been thinking a lot about the challenges facing cab drivers, especially after reading about Efo... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how vulnerable cab drivers like Mr. Efobi are. He was just doing his job... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the safety of cab drivers since learning about Nwabu Cyril Efobi's tr... ...Read More
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