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Ricky Jay Wright

Case from Raleigh, NC dated Apr 24, 2016

Victim Details

Ricky Jay Wright

Male

Black / African American

Raleigh

NC

2016-04-24

54

Ricky

Jay Wright

06/23/2026

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Ricky Jay Wright, a 54-year-old man from Raleigh, North Carolina, was tragically killed in a shooting on April 24, 2016. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on Cantwell Court, where police were called to the scene around 4:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Ricky Jay Wright in a parking lot on Lehman Lane. He was transported to WakeMed Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Raleigh Police Department released an image of Ricky Jay Wright and appealed to the public for any informat ...
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  • WRAL.com: Man arrested in connection with Raleigh homicide :: WRAL.com
  • WNCN: Raleigh police ID man found shot in truck over the weekend
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