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34-year-old Corey Gatlin lost his life after a shooting in Raleigh on Saturday evening.
At 4:58 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 4200 block of Lansford Drive. Evidence markers dotted the driveway of the victim’s home, located at the corner of Lansford Drive and Naylor Drive.
One man was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Memphis Police say they don’t have suspect information at this time.
Corey Gatlin, a father who was known for his kindness and community spirit.
Gatlin’s mother, though overcome with grief, confirmed her son’s identity. Gatlin’s mother did not want to be interviewed on camera but stated that her son leaves behind three children.
“We were just in a studio together,” a family member said. “Corey does all my videos. I do R&B. He records me and works on cars. He’s a funny guy and the life of the party. He keeps everyone laughing. I just don’t understand why someone would do this.”
One of Gatlin’s cousins says he had to rush here from a wedding after hearing the tragic news.
“He never had trouble with anyone. I don’t understand, man. I just don’t understand,” he said.
Another family member received the devastating news while at the movies. He says he’s struggling to comprehend the senseless violence.
“My mom called me when she got the word that someone had shot him in front of the house,” he said. “I had to rush here with my fiancé. She saw me bawling tears because I just talked to him. We were just talking about how we’re going to do better for the kids and work on our music and now this.”
