Rakim Marquis Lofton, a 22-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 4, 2015, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Lofton was fatally shot in an incident that also claimed the life of Khadijah Shantell Carney, 21, of Apex, North Carolina. The incident occurred early in the morning on New Bern Avenue, where Lofton and Carney were found by police.
A man walking in the area called 911 to report the shooting, and upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Lofton's body in the street and Carney in a nearby car.
The investigation into Lofton's death revealed that he and Carney were shot by an unknown assailant. The weapon used in the shooting was found at the scene, but no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Raleigh Police Department has continued to seek information from the public, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved, and the perpetrator has not been identified or brought to justice.
The loss of Rakim Marquis Lofton and Khadijah Shantell Carney deeply affected their families and the community. Services for Lofton were held on December 13, 2015, at the Church of Faith and Deliverance, with burial following at Mills Cemetery in Snow Hill, North Carolina. The investigation into their deaths continues, with law enforcement agencies committed to finding those responsible for this senseless act of violence.
