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Update:
At approximately 5:21 PM, the Raleigh Police Department responded to the intersection of Western Boulevard and Varsity Drive for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. The adult male was pronounced deceased on the scene. There were no other injuries in the crash.
There are no suspects in custody, and this is an ongoing investigation. There was no threat to the public; this appears to be an isolated incident.
The intersection of Western Boulevard and Varsity Drive has reopened.
The North Carolina State University Police Department assisted in the investigation.
Additional information will be released at the appropriate time.
Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is asked to visit Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com/89 for anonymous reporting options or call 919-996-1193.
The below news release was distributed at 6:46 PM:
The Raleigh Police Department is currently on the scene of an active investigation on Western Boulevard near Varsity Drive. There is no threat to the public.
Western Boulevard at Varsity Drive will be closed as the investigation progresses. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Additional information will be released at the appropriate time.
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