Mark Antwan Peaks, a 30-year-old African American male, was found dead in Durham, North Carolina, on January 6, 2015. Peaks was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in the 900 block of East Main Street, behind an apartment complex. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., and a crowd had gathered at the scene. Peaks was pronounced dead at the scene, and the police launched an investigation into his murder.
The investigation led to the arrest of Willie Poole, a 55-year-old man from Durham,
who was charged with the murder of Mark Antwan Peaks. Poole was arrested on April 26, 2015, and remained in the Durham County jail without bond. The police did not provide information on whether Poole had an attorney at the time of his arrest. The motive behind the shooting was not disclosed, and the investigation continued to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding Peaks' death.
The murder of Mark Antwan Peaks was the first homicide in Durham for the year 2015. The police urged anyone with information about the case to contact Investigator E. Ortiz or Crime Stoppers, offering cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases. The community was left in shock and mourning, as Peaks' family and friends sought justice for his untimely death. The case highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area and the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such tragedies.
