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Update:
At approximately 7:10 p.m., Raleigh Police Department officers were serving a search warrant at 7101 Woodbend Drive in connection with a felony arrest warrant to locate Mr. Solomon Owens (26), who was wanted by the Garner Police Department.
As officers were about to enter the residence, the suspect shot at the officers. At least one officer returned fire.
Mr. Owens sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He has since been released from the hospital and is now in Raleigh police custody.
One of our officers was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He has also been released.
In accordance with standard protocol for officer-involved shootings, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has responded to the scene and is conducting an independent investigation. Our detectives are investigating Mr. Owen’s actions in this case. Our Internal Affairs department will conduct an administrative investigation focused on departmental policy compliance.
We will provide a five-day report to the City Manager, including more details about this incident.
The following release was distributed on February 19, 2026, at 9:45 p.m.
The scene remains active, and the investigation is ongoing.
A news conference will be held at the Raleigh Police Department Headquarters, located at 6716 Six Forks Road, at 10:45 PM.
Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce and Garner Police Chief Chris Adams will provide updates as to what occurred.
The following release was distributed on February 19, 2026, at 8:45 p.m.
Raleigh Police Department is on the scene of an active investigation in the 7100 block of Woodbend Drive. The public is advised to avoid the area.
There is no ongoing threat to the community.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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