Raymond Deonta Lee, a 28-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on July 4, 2017, in the 600 block of E. Hudson Street in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Police responded early that Tuesday morning after reports of gunfire and found Lee and another person with gunshot wounds; both were taken to a hospital and Lee later died from his injuries.

The Rocky Mount Police Department investigated and arrested 34-year-old William Anthony Battle, originally charging him with attempted first-degree murder and assault inflicting serious bodily injury. As the investigation continued, authorities upgraded the charges against Battle to first-degree murder. The department offered condolences to Lee’s family and thanked the community for its assistance.

The investigation remains open and police are asking anyone with additional information to come forward. Does anyone have information about the shooting or knew Raymond Deonta Lee?