North Carolina officials reported multiple injuries after a shooting in a Raleigh neighborhood, with at least five individuals impacted, including an off-duty officer. Local media confirmed that the incident occurred in East Raleigh, and authorities are actively investigating the scene.
United States authorities described the event as a mass shooting outside a Raleigh area. Police are searching for a suspect who may be sheltering in a building nearby. A journalist published photos from the location, illustrating the scale of the response.
Local WRAL News noted that several police units and an ambulance arrived around 5:30 p.m. local time, and a nearby hospital confirmed multiple casualties. Two individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment, one of them a police officer; officials indicated the officer’s condition appeared to be mild.
Raleigh mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin spoke at a press conference, calling the day sad and tragic for the city. She urged unity and support for those affected. City officials later indicated that possession of any relevant content near the suspect’s area was being reviewed. Raleigh Police also warned on their social channels that no suspects were in custody at that time.
World news outlets reported that local officials and eyewitnesses described police and emergency services responding to reports of an active shooter in the eastern part of Raleigh. Details remained limited as the situation unfolded, with observers sharing updates from the scene.
Witness accounts described the main suspect as a camouflage-clad individual carrying a double-barreled shotgun. The Raleigh Police Department advised residents to stay indoors and avoid the area as investigators worked. Specific streets were identified as affected, and drivers were asked to seek alternative routes. Police stressed that the investigation was ongoing and parts of the Hedingham neighborhood remained closed while law enforcement worked to secure the area.
The investigation continued into the night, with authorities updating that the scene was being secured and residents were reminded to follow official directions. The situation was described as active, with responders maintaining a substantial presence in the neighborhood.
Officials indicated that it took several hours from the initial warning to the arrest of the suspect. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper conveyed support to Raleigh’s leadership and directed state law enforcement to assist with the investigation. A press conference with additional details was anticipated in the hours ahead.