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RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
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Raleigh Police and law enforcement partners responded to multiple incidents Saturday night and Sunday morning across the City involving juveniles and guns. Activity began in Brier Creek and moved to Glenwood South, with a related incident on Capital Boulevard. In total, 9 people were shot.
The activity is similar to teen takeovers happening in cities across the country, and like those events, a number of the juveniles brought guns. RPD assigned officers to meet the needs of holiday and Saturday night celebrations. Nearly 300 officers were on duty across the City on the evening of July 4 and into July 5.
Police estimate that about 3,000 teens showed up at Brier Creek and about 5,000 in Glenwood South, with about half of the teens from outside of Raleigh. After Raleigh police cleared Brier Creek, the juveniles reassembled in Glenwood South. Fights began again. With help from the Knightdale Police Department, Zebulon Police Department, Cary Police Department, Wake County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, it took about three hours to bring the situation under control.
The following is a breakdown of what happened by location.
- At approximately 10:27 p.m., Raleigh Police officers responded to reports of a fight near the movie theater and nearby stores.
- Our preliminary investigation indicates this incident stemmed from what has become known as a "Teen Takeover."
- After teens were removed from the store, a large fight erupted outside.
- During that disturbance, gunshots were fired.
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Two innocent adults were injured. One was struck by gunfire, while another was injured by shattered glass caused by the shooting.
- Officers detained a juvenile who was found in possession of a handgun. At this time, investigators do not believe that juvenile was one of the shooters.
- The individuals responsible remain outstanding, and this investigation is active.
- Beginning at approximately 1:34 a.m. , officers responded to multiple shootings in and around the Glenwood South entertainment district.
- 610 Glenwood Ave 01:34 a.m.
- 14 Glenwood Ave 02:30 a.m.
- At this time, investigators have identified 6 victims. Some were located by officers on scene, while others later arrived at area hospitals.
- All of these injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
- The individuals responsible remain outstanding, and this investigation is active.
- At 04:28 am, Raleigh police officers responded to a shooting at 850 Capital Blvd.
- A fight occurred at the gas station and an unknown subject involved in the fight produced a firearm and shot two people.
- Both victims were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The suspect is unknown and this investigation is ongoing.
Statement from Chief
"What happened across our city on the Fourth of July is both heartbreaking and unacceptable. Our thoughts are with every victim, every family, and everyone whose lives were impacted by these senseless acts of violence. We remain committed to identifying those responsible, holding them accountable, and working alongside our community to prevent this from happening again. Public safety is a shared responsibility, and it will take all of us—law enforcement, parents, community leaders, and residents—to ensure Raleigh remains a safe place to live, work, and visit." — Chief Rico Boyce, Raleigh Police Department
Anyone with information related to these incidents are encouraged to contact the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 996-1315 or submit an anonymous tip through Raleigh Crime Stoppers.
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