Person killed in eastern Wake County is identified
Update: “Suspect in deadly Zebulon armed robbery accused of killing transgender woman”
This story was updated June 28, 2022, to reflect the name the person used after she transitioned.
A person shot in Wake County’s easternmost town May 13 has been identified as 45-year-old Sasha Mason.
Officers responded to a shooting call around 2 a.m.
They found a person suffering from gunshot wounds in an apartment behind a home in the 200 block of West Barbee Street, the department said on Facebook.
“Officers administered life saving measures until EMS arrived, but the [person] was pronounced deceased,” the department stated. “The investigation continues.”
WRAL reported that a family friend said someone had been shot in the head behind the home after being robbed.
Police did not provide any information about a suspect or possible motive in the shooting. The News & Observer will update this story as more information becomes available.
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This story was originally published May 13, 2022 at 7:21 AM.