Raleigh police investigate two shootings, one fatal, near NC State campus

Raleigh police said Sunday that they are investigating two gunshots, one fatal, that occurred about an hour apart near North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center.

Each incident resulted in a male victim being transported to the hospital with critical injuries. The first occurred around 11:49 p.m. on Saturday, at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Clanton Street.

Joris Cooper, 22, was shot and later died from his injuries; his death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said Sunday afternoon.

near 12:50 a.m. on Sunday, Raleigh police responded to the second shooting near Sherman Avenue and Gorman Street, a two-block away intersection.

Police first stated that the gunshot occurred around 1:50 a.m. Sherman Avenue is parallel to Western Boulevard, a major avenue with restaurants and retail businesses.

In a news release, police stated that “it is unknown if the two incidents are related.”

North Carolina State Police are aiding with the investigation into both incidents.

Raleigh police want anybody with information on the shootings to visit the Crimestoppers website at www.p3tips.com/89 for anonymous reporting options, or call 919-996-1193.