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 information that could assist in the investigation.
In connection with the murder of Ricky Jay Wright, authorities arrested Michael Jarrel Griffis, a 22-year-old man, on April 28, 2016. Griffis was apprehended at a residence in the 600 block of East Garner Road in Wake County. He was charged with murder and held at the Wake County Detention Center. The police urged anyone with information that might aid the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers.
The investigation into Ricky Jay Wright's death was a significant effort by the Raleigh Police Department, as they sought to gather any details that could lead to a resolution of the case. The community was encouraged to come forward with any knowledge of the events surrounding the shooting, and Crime Stoppers offered cash rewards for anonymous tips that could help solve the case.
