Raleigh Woman Charged With Murder After Apartment Shooting

Raleigh police said officers responded to a report of gunfire at the Case de Luna apartment complex on the 3800 block of Bonneville Court at about 3:28 a.m. on December 24, 2025. Emergency responders found 28 year old Ashley Surles suffering from a gunshot wound. Surles later died of her injuries at a hospital.

Authorities arrested 31 year old Raleigh resident Debria Nicole Moore hours after the shooting. Moore was charged with first degree murder in the death of Surles. In addition to the homicide charge, Moore faces felony charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, and maintenance of a vehicle dwelling or place for keeping or selling a controlled substance. Moore was being held at the Wake County Detention Center under a 48 hour hold, and no bond had been set at the time of reporting.

Police investigators continue to work the case. Investigators have not released information about a motive or upcoming court dates. Detectives are expected to review physical evidence and witness statements as they build their case. For residents of the complex and nearby neighborhoods, the unresolved questions leave a community grieving and anxious.

The incident highlights broader public health and safety concerns in Wake County. Fatal shootings create ripple effects beyond the immediate victim and the accused, increasing trauma, disrupting housing stability, and stretching emergency and social services. Residents of multiunit housing often face heightened exposure to violence and limited access to mental health and substance use treatment. Those realities underscore the need for coordinated responses that include timely policing, trauma informed support, and investment in community based prevention programs.

Local leaders and health providers will likely weigh how to balance public safety and equitable access to services as the investigation proceeds. Transparency about the investigation and clear communication with residents of Case de Luna will be important to rebuild trust and address immediate needs for counseling, safety planning, and housing security. Raleigh police said the case remains under investigation and additional details were not released at the time of this report.