5 dead including an off-duty officer, 2 injured in Raleigh mass shooting; Teen suspect in custody

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin confirmed that two people were sent to a hospital, including a K9 officer.

RALEIGH, N.C. — An off-duty police officer and four people were murdered following an active shooter situation in a Raleigh neighborhood Thursday evening, according to Raleigh city officials. 

Raleigh official said a male suspect is now in custody. 

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin confirmed five people are dead including an officer during a press conference. Two people were also sent to the hospital, including a K9 officer.

10:45 p.m. update

Posted by City of Raleigh – Government on Thursday, October 13, 2022

Officers were called around 5:30 p.m. to Neuse River Greenway and Osprey Cove Drive and Bay Harbor Drive. 

Everyone in the area was asked to remain inside their homes and call the police if they see any suspicious activity.  

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety responded to the scene, making numerous state resources available to the incident.

 State Highway Patrol aviation and local patrol members, State Capitol Police Officers, and Alcohol Law Enforcement Special Agents are assisting the Raleigh Police Department at this time.

“DPS is providing any needed resources as requested in this investigation and working with local law enforcement to stop this shooter,” said NCDPS Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe, Jr. 

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