Raleigh Police Respond to Shooting at Drake Circle

Donna-maria Harris | 919.996.1200 | donna-maria.harris@raleighnc.gov
Laura Hourigan | 919.996.1219 | laura.hourigan@raleighnc.gov

At approximately 9:17 a.m., Raleigh Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3300 block of Drake Circle. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound who was transported for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Follow-up investigation revealed that the gunshot was fired from the victim's personal weapon and that the discharge was accidental. After consultation with the District Attorney's office, it was determined that he will be charged with possession of a firearm at a protest.