Crime
65-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Alana Enoicy in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC – A homicide investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in Raleigh on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
At approximately 7:56 p.m., officers from the Raleigh Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 1800 block of Cantwell Court.
Upon arrival, officers located 38-year-old Alana Enoicy, who had sustained a gunshot wound.
She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities have since arrested 65-year-old Keith L. Atkinson, who has been charged with the following offenses:
- Murder
- Possession of a Stolen Firearm
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and police have not released additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Raleigh Police Department.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.