Murder Suspect Falls Through Ceiling As He Tries To Hide From Police

A murder suspect attempting to hide from police ended up falling through the ceiling during the search, the Durham County Sheriff's Office said.

Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers were executing a search warrant at a home on Oak Grove Parkway in an attempt to find the second suspect connected with the death of 31-year-old Damario Isiah Poole in July. As they searched for the suspect, Juanzo Raheem Verbal, he fell through the ceiling after apparently attempting to hide from law enforcement in the attic.

According to CBS 17, Verbal suffered minor injuries in the fall and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Once released, he was taken to the Durham County Detention Center and is being held without bond.

In July, two people were shot just outside Durham on Cheek Road, with one victim, Poole, later dying from his injuries at the hospital. Police were looking for two suspects involved in the fatal shooting. The first suspect, Christopher O'Neal Crews, was arrested August 19 and faces several charges including accessory after the fact.

Verbal is facing multiple charges from the incident including murder, discharging a firearm, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent ti kill. He also has charges from previous offenses for DWI, speeding, and reckless driving to endanger.

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