What led to a shootout between a suspect and Raleigh police remains unclear. However, in an update just before 8:00 p.m., police officials confirmed that the suspect was deceased, and one of their officers was hospitalized with a “serious gunshot wound.”
Chief Deputy Rico Boyce of the Raleigh Police Department requested prayers for the injured officer, whose identity has not yet been released.
“Our officer suffered a serious gunshot wound in an exchange of shots with the suspect,” Raleigh Deputy Chief Rico Boyce said.
Boyce said that just after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, officers received a call to the 600 block of Democracy Street. When officers arrived, someone inside the residence began shooting at them. An officer called for assistance, and multiple officers from several jurisdictions responded.
“AS OFFICERS WERE CONTAINING THE RESIDENCE, THE SUBJECT INSIDE THE RESIDENCE CONTINUED TO SHOOT AT OFFICERS,” BOYCE SAID. “OFFICERS ON SCENE RETURNED FIRE STRIKING THE SUBJECT.”
Boyce confirmed that the suspect was deceased at the scene.
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Residents received alerts around earlier around the time of the shooting to stay inside and to avoid traveling near Tryon Road and US70/401 until further notice. Police are now letting some traffic through.
Neighbors React to Gunfire
Residents in the Renaissance Park neighborhood described the chaotic scene, with one witness comparing the gunshots to the sound effects of a “Grand Theft Auto video game.”Â
Ongoing Investigation
Details about the shooting, including the condition of the officer and potential suspects, remain limited at this time. The area is cordoned off as law enforcement gathers evidence.
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