Crime

Wake Forest police identify 29-year-old man fatally shot Saturday

Wake Forest police have identified a man fatally shot Aug. 17, 2024, as 29-year-old Tyler Ray Wood. 
Wake Forest police have identified a man fatally shot Aug. 17, 2024, as 29-year-old Tyler Ray Wood. 

Wake Forest police have identified a man who was fatally shot last weekend as 29-year-old Tyler Ray Wood.

Wood was shot along the 1000 block of East Wait Avenue just before 3 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. On Monday, police said he had died.

Police have not made any arrests or released information about a suspect in the shooting.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Tip Line at 919-435-9610. Callers may remain anonymous.

We will continue updating this story as we get more information.

This story was originally published August 20, 2024 at 7:56 AM.

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