A Raleigh police officer was shot in a residential neighborhood south of downtown Tuesday night. The suspect in the shooting is dead.
“Our officer suffered a serious gunshot wound in an exchange of shots with the suspect,” Raleigh Deputy Chief Rico Boyce said.
The identity of the officer and the circumstances of the shooting were not released.
Boyce did not saw what brought officers to Democracy Street in the Renaissance Park subdivision.
“This probably all started around 5:50,” Drew Duffy told WRAL News.
“The police are, wow, they’re flying down the highway right now,” he told WRAL’s Ashley Rowe in a phone conversation just after 6:30 p.m.
“This is happening right now.”
Carlos Jenkins, who was out for a walk to get something to eat, told WRAL News he heard at least eight shots.
“I would describe it as like GTA (Grand Theft Auto, a videogame). You don’t ever see this many police out here,” Jenkins said.
As WRAL’s Shaun Gallagher reported from the scene, officers asked him to move back, to take shelter behind a police vehicle. Multiple shots could be heard as Gallagher explained the developing situation.
Boyce said as police surrounded the house, someone inside fired shots.
“Our officer suffered a serious gunshot wound. He is in the hospital at this time and needs your prayers,” he said.
An emergency alert issued to mobile phones in the area advised those in the area of Tryon Road and U.S. 70/401, “GO INSIDE & STAY INSIDE NOW.”
A caravan of police vehicles rolled out of the neighborhood just before 7 p.m., believed to be carrying the injured officer to a hospital. Within minutes, New Bern Avenue was closed between the exit from Interstate 440 and WakeMed in Raleigh. At least two ambulances arrived at the emergency department.
Just after 7:30 p.m., police issued an all clear for the Renaissance Park neighborhood.
Raleigh police officer shot, suspect dead after shootout in neighborhood south of downtown
In a tragic turn of events, a Raleigh police officer was shot and critically injured during a shootout with a suspect in a neighborhood south of downtown. The suspect, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred late last night, sending shockwaves through the community as residents woke up to the sound of gunfire echoing through the streets. The officer, who has also not been named, was rushed to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.
Authorities have not released many details about the shootout, but it is believed to have stemmed from a routine traffic stop that escalated into a violent confrontation. The neighborhood where the incident took place is typically quiet and peaceful, leaving many residents shaken by the violence that erupted in their own backyard.
As the investigation unfolds, our thoughts are with the injured officer and their family, as well as the community as a whole as they come to terms with this senseless act of violence. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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