Damien Devon Smith, 45, of Raleigh was fatally shot on January 4, 2025. The shooting took place in a parking deck at 117 S. Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh; he was shot about 3:30 p.m., taken to a hospital with serious injuries and later died.

Raleigh police arrested 20-year-old Solomon Elijah Campbell on January 8, 2025. Campbell was charged with murder. Authorities have not released a motive or described any relationship between Smith and Campbell.

Smith’s death has prompted an ongoing investigation and the community has been left mourning. If anyone witnessed the shooting in the parking deck or has information about Smith’s movements that afternoon, please share what is known.