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Rakeem McGoogan

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Feb 18, 2017

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Victim Details

Name

Rakeem McGoogan

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Fayetteville

State

North Carolina

Date Of Death

Feb 18, 2017

Age At Death

Last Updated

Jul 19, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 12 sources

Rakeem McGoogan, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 18, 2017, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. On that fateful evening, McGoogan was found with gunshot wounds after his vehicle crashed into a home on Strickland Bridge Road. Despite being rushed to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. The occupants of the home were unharmed.

The investigation into McGoogan's death revealed that he had been shot prior to the crash. Fayetteville police responded to the incident and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving the case.

As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Rakeem McGoogan's murder. The case remains open, and law enforcement continues to seek leads to bring justice to McGoogan and his family.