Raequan Dupree Rouse, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 19, 2014, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 600 block of North 10th Street at approximately 6:30 p.m. Raequan sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the shooting.
Dominique Olivia Gibbs, a 16-year-old girl from Wilmington, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Raequan's death. She was also charged with attempted first-degree murder.
The investigation revealed that Raequan, along with Dominique Gibbs, Adron Whitted, and another individual, were part of a Blood gang in Wilmington. On the night of January 19, 2014, they went to shoot up the home of the Point family.
The case garnered significant attention due to the involvement of multiple individuals and the gang-related nature of the crime. Dominique Olivia Gibbs' arrest and subsequent charges highlighted the severity of the incident and the ongoing issues of gang violence in the area. The legal proceedings and investigations surrounding Raequan Dupree Rouse's death continue to be a point of focus for law enforcement and the community.
