16-year-old charged with murder in Raleigh shooting, police say

Friday, October 17, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 16-year-old has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man earlier this week in Raleigh.

The victim has been identified as Michael Dickens, 53.

Raleigh police say the teenager is being charged as an adult. Their identity has not yet been released.

The shooting occurred just before 11:45 p.m. Monday in the 1800 block of New Bern Avenue near Raleigh Boulevard. Officers arrived to find Dickens with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.

Shortly after, hospital staff informed police that a second shooting victim had arrived for treatment. The second victim was treated for injuries and is expected to recover.



This remains an ongoing investigation.

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