Updated
Updated · WTVD-TV · May 22
Raleigh Police Detain Suspect After 2 Are Shot Near Wake County Courthouse
Updated
Updated · WTVD-TV · May 22

Raleigh Police Detain Suspect After 2 Are Shot Near Wake County Courthouse

4 articles · Updated · WTVD-TV · May 22
  • Two people were shot multiple times Friday morning in an alley beside the Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh, and police said the alleged shooter is in custody.
  • Raleigh officers kept the scene active between Fayetteville and Salisbury streets as investigators worked to determine the circumstances and urged the public to avoid the area.
  • The victims were later identified as two attorneys who had shared a court appearance with the suspect, according to an earlier police briefing.
  • The shooting briefly locked down the courthouse area and raised security around nearby government buildings as authorities continued the downtown investigation.
What happened in the courtroom that led a woman to open fire on two attorneys?
A courthouse has intense internal security, but what happens right outside the doors?
After a courtroom dispute turns violent, where does the responsibility for security truly end?