A shooting at North Hills Shopping Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, has left three men shot, one of whom has died. The incident occurred inside Coquette, a popular restaurant located on The Circle at North Hills Street, according to Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson.
Details of the Incident
At a press conference near the crime scene, Chief Patterson confirmed that the shooting was not random. According to the Chief, a male suspect entered Coquette, shot a man, then turned the gun on himself before an innocent was struck.
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The suspect is currently in critical condition, and the bystander is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.
Police Investigation and Road Closures
Authorities are actively investigating the shooting, with multiple intersections near the shopping center blocked to facilitate their efforts. Dozens of officers were seen near the 4300 block of The Circle at North Hills Street before 11 a.m. Additionally, Six Forks Road and surrounding streets remain closed. Raleigh police are expected to provide an update on the situation at 12:40 p.m. EST.
Schools Return to Code Green
As a precaution earlier in the day, five local schools—Brooks Elementary, Douglas Magnet Elementary, Carroll Middle School, Root Elementary, and Green Magnet Elementary—were placed on lockdown. Police have since confirmed that the schools are now back to Code Green status, meaning normal operations have resumed.
1/17/2025 12:30 P.M. Wake County schools surrounding the area are now on code green.
— Raleigh Police (@raleighpolice) January 17, 2025
Not an Active Shooter Situation
Despite initial concerns, officials have clarified that this is not an active shooter situation.
