Family members have identified the man who died in a Thursday shooting at a shopping center in south Durham.
Mohammed Aly died in the shooting along South Miami Boulevard, family members said. Aly was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police said a man was taken into custody at the scene. It is unclear if the two men knew each other.
Court documents revealed that 30-year-old Isaiah Rawlinson was arrested at this scene and charged with first-degree murder on Friday. The listed date and location of the offense match the investigation scene and date from Durham police.
Officers were investigating the interior of a Randy's Pizza location at the shopping center. On social media, the restaurant said that the location would be closed until further notice. The restaurant posted a message Friday on Facebook.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic incident that occurred [Thursday] at our Miami [Boulevard]. location," the post reads. "We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of our team member. This is an unimaginable loss.
"We are cooperating fully with law enforcement during their investigation. Because this is an active investigation, we cannot provide additional details at this time. We ask for privacy and respect for those affected."
Court records obtained by WRAL News found that Rawlinson is an employee at Randy's Pizza.
Several Durham police cars were parked in the parking lot. The circumstances surrounding what led to the shooting are not known.
WRAL News reached out to Durham police asking:
- What is the relationship between the suspect and victim?
- How did the shooting happen?
We have not yet heard back.
Rawlinson appeared in court Friday on the first-degree murder charge. He was assigned a public defender, and it was revealed that he had no prior convictions. He is held on no bond.
Rawlinson's next court appearance is March 18.
