On February 24, 2024, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Raleigh Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 5400 block of Rock Quarry Road. Upon arrival, they found 28-year-old Steven Andrea Jones II suffering from a single gunshot wound. Jones was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Following the incident, the Raleigh Police Department launched a homicide investigation.
On February 25, 2024, authorities arrested 29-year-old Montravius Malik Montgomery in connection with the shooting. Montgomery was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.
The shooting occurred near a Dollar General store on Rock Quarry Road, a location surrounded by various businesses. Jones reportedly entered the store after being shot nearby. The arrest of Montgomery provided some relief to the community, though the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers for anonymous reporting options.
Jones's death marked the second fatal shooting in Raleigh on that Saturday, highlighting concerns about gun violence in the area. Earlier that day, another individual was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a separate incident. The community continues to mourn the loss of Jones, a Raleigh native, as they seek justice and await further developments in the case.
