Tow truck driver will not be charged in fatal Raleigh shooting

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Friday, April 21, 2017
Police investigate at the scene.
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RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The Raleigh Police Department says after consulting with the Wake County District Attorney a tow truck driver will not face charges in a fatal shooting.

It happened April 14 shortly before 11 p.m. in the 6100 block of St. Giles Street.

Police said 30-year-old Taurean Whitfield Sutton was apparently upset his vehicle had been towed by another company and got into the cab of the driver where a fight began.

Investigators said the driver - who police have not identified - then shot Sutton. He was taken to WakeMed where he died.

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