Raleigh Police Officer Shot Renaissance Park
More details have been revealed about the intense shootout between Raleigh police and a suspect that ended in tragedy on Democracy Street in the Renaissance Park subdivision.
In a late-night press conference at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson provided critical updates on the shooting. She confirmed that an officer, whose identity has not yet been released, was shot during the exchange of gunfire and remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery.
“I want to thank the community for your patience,” Chief Patterson said. “The last couple of days have been difficult for our city. What we’ve endured is heavy.”
Timeline of Events
The incident began at approximately 5:30 p.m. when officers responded to a reported burglary in progress. A 911 call was placed by a woman who identified the suspect as her ex-boyfriend. Sources have since confirmed that the suspect fatally shot the caller’s new boyfriend before police arrived.
During the initial response, officers were met with gunfire from inside the home. Chief Deputy Rico Boyce explained in an earlier press conference:
“As officers were containing the residence, the subject inside continued to shoot at officers. Officers on scene returned fire, striking the subject.”
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Residents received emergency alerts urging them to shelter in place and avoid the area near Tryon Road and US 70/401. Witnesses described the gunfire as deafening, with one neighbor likening it to a scene from the video game “Grand Theft Auto.”
The identities of the injured officer, the suspect, and other deceased male have not yet been released.
