Authorities said the shooting happened around 10 p.m. on U.S. 70 near the intersection of I-40.
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According to police, Kyree Deron Dickerson, 24, of Raleigh, was the front seat passenger in a 2004 Mercedes when he was shot multiple times. He was taken to Wake Medical Center Garner where he died from his injuries.
The driver of the Mercedes was not hurt.
A section of U.S. 70 was closed Friday night for several hours as police investigated.
"This does not appear to be a random incident, and investigators are working diligently to locate the suspect vehicle and identify the person(s) responsible for Dickerson's death, "said Captain Lorie Smith.
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Garner police are asking anyone who has information about this shooting incident to contact the Garner Police Department's Crime Tip Line at (919) 890-7318 or GPDtips@garnernc.gov.
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