Rahim Cummings, a 31-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on August 12, 2016, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred at a shopping center on Capital Boulevard. Rahim was taken to WakeMed after being shot at around 6:20 p.m., but he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspects in the case, Javorie Ammon Thompson, 18, of Durham, and Zyreek Avery Braxton, 17, of Nashville, were arrested and charged with murder.
During a court appearance, Rahim's wife, Canei Cummings, had an emotional outburst, expressing her grief and anger towards the suspects. She described Rahim as a dedicated family man who worked tirelessly to provide for his family.
A vigil was held for Rahim in Durham, where family and friends gathered to remember him and call for an end to violence. The investigation into Rahim's death is ongoing, and no motive for the murder has been provided by prosecutors. Rahim is survived by his wife and two sons.
