Cynthia Ann Surles, 61, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was shot and later died from multiple gunshot wounds after being found at her Parker Street apartment complex around 9:15 p.m. on September 28, 2022. She was taken to a hospital in serious condition and succumbed to her injuries. Neighbors reported hearing four gunshots that night.

Raleigh Police described the shooting as domestic-related and identified Cynthia’s son, Joshua Surles, as a suspect. Police radio traffic and neighbor accounts linked Joshua to the incident. Reports note Joshua had a prior history of violent behavior toward his mother: in December 2021 he allegedly broke into her home and strangled her (those charges were dismissed in March 2022 as part of a plea deal), and he previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in an unrelated 2019 incident. As of the latest update, no charges had been filed and the investigation remained open.

Neighbors and friends remembered Cynthia as kind and humble. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please share tips with the authorities.