Elliott Wilkie Cheatham Jr., 43, of Raleigh was shot about 7 p.m. on June 21, 2020 near the 1100 block of Blount Street in downtown Raleigh. He was taken to WakeMed and later died of his wounds. The Raleigh Police Department investigated and arrested two people: Damon Demont Nicholson, 38, was charged with murder, and Andreal Danielle Redmond, 27, was charged with accessory after the fact. Both were held at the Wake County Detention Center.

Police say the shooting happened during a violent weekend in downtown Raleigh that included several incidents within hours of each other. Authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward. Cheatham’s family and friends have been left grieving by his death.

If anyone knew Elliott or has information about the shooting, please contact the Raleigh Police Department.