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Eric Ray

Case from Durham, NC dated Oct 20, 2016

Victim Details

Eric Ray

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2016-10-20

33

Eric

Ray

06/22/2026

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Eric Ray, a 33-year-old African American man from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically killed on October 20, 2016. Eric was walking home in the 3700 block of Angier Avenue when he was shot to death. The incident left his family and community in shock and mourning.

The investigation into Eric Ray's death led to the arrest of four suspects, all of whom were friends of the victim. Terrance Cradle, 25, William Marrow, 36, and Andre Hilliard, 42, were charged with first-degree murder and are ...
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  • newsobserver: Durham man fatally shot on street; deputies seek car, suspect
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Durham man fatally shot while walking home from work
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