RALEIGH, NC — A welfare check call in Raleigh early Tuesday morning ended in tragedy when police discovered a man suffering from critical injuries, leading to a homicide investigation and the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect.
Victim Identified as William Hala
At approximately 4:09 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Raleigh Police officers responded to a 911 welfare check in the 1100 block of Auston Grove Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered 24-year-old William Hala, who appeared to be the victim of an assault. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Suspect Arrested and Charged
Following the initial investigation, officers identified Jonathan Daniel Lee,……