Initial responding officers reported hearing shots fired from inside the residence. Officers radioed for emergency assistance.
RPD officers and officers from neighboring jurisdictions responded to assist.
The details of the initial incident are still under investigation.
One officer was shot during this incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The officer is now in critical condition.
The injured officers name will not be released at this time.
The suspect involved in this incident is deceased. Additionally, another adult male involved in this incident has also died.
In keeping with departmental policy, the State Bureau of Investigation was notified and promptly responded to conduct the criminal investigation and will submit its findings directly to the Wake County District Attorney.
The RPD’s Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an administrative investigation that will focus on departmental policy compliance.
As is standard protocol and in the spirit of transparency, a five-day report will be released to the City Manager providing additional details regarding this incident.
