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| location = [[Raleigh, North Carolina]], U.S. |
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| date = October 13, 2022 |
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Location | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Date | October 13, 2022 c. 5:00 – 9:37 p.m. (EDT) |
Attack type | Spree shooting, stabbing, suspected fratricide |
Weapons |
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Deaths | 5 |
Injured | 3 (including the accused) |
Accused | Austin Thompson |
On October 13, 2022, a spree shooting occurred in the Hedingham neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Five people were killed, and two others were injured.[1] The accused, a male juvenile named Austin Thompson,[2] was detained after being cornered by police at a nearby residence and was in critical condition from a gunshot wound to the head sustained during the incident.[3][4][5] Thompson survived his head injury and has begun to receive physical rehabilitation.[6] He was transferred from a hospital to the medical unit of a juvenile correctional facility.[7]
Shootings
The shootings began in a residential area near the Neuse River Trail greenway area shortly after 5:00 p.m. on October 13, 2022.[1] According to police, a gunman, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and hunting knife, first killed a relative at home, then went out into the street, where he fatally shot a woman on her porch and critically wounded another woman on the driveway of the same house.[8][9] The gunman proceeded through Hedingham, shooting to death an off-duty police officer on the 6000 block of Osprey Drive.[3] He then ran to the nearby Neuse River Trail, where he fatally shot a woman jogging and another woman walking her dog.[10]
Five people were killed, and two others were wounded.[1] There were four separate crime scenes spanning 2 miles (3.2 km).[11] Police received the first 9-1-1 call about the shooting at 5:13. At 5:55, the Raleigh Police Department announced on Twitter that it was on the scene of an active shooter situation in the area.[12] While the gunman was at large, local residents were advised by law enforcement to stay indoors at 6:49.[12][13][14]
A police dog eventually tracked the accused to a wooded area with two barn-like buildings.[10] When the police arrived at 6:45 p.m., the gunman fired multiple times at them, injuring an officer. Several officers returned fire, shooting an estimated 23 rounds at the building. After setting a perimeter around the structure, officers commanded the gunman to surrender his weapons and come out with his hands up. At 9:34 p.m., Selective Enforcement Unit officers breached the building and found Thompson inside. Thompson suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to WakeMed to be treated.[9][15]
Accused
The suspect was identified as 15-year-old Austin Thompson, who lived with his father and brother at Hedingham. He was a sophomore at Knightdale High School.[16] The Wake County District Attorney announced that there were plans to charge Thompson as an adult.[12] Immediately after the shooting, Thompson was reported as in a "grave" condition; he was moved to a rehab facility in November for additional treatment after being charged with the five killings on November 11.[2][17]
Investigation
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Raleigh Police Department and the ATF, are involved with the investigation.[13] Governor Roy Cooper deployed state resources to assist investigators at the crime scenes.[3] A "five-day report," including a detailed outline of the incident, was filed to the Raleigh city manager on October 20.[18][19]
Reactions
Two commemorative vigils were held in the Hedingham area on October 15.[20] U.S. President Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill were grieving with the victims' families.[21] Governor Roy Cooper said that the pain the victims' families were experiencing was unimaginable and that changes must be made to prevent similar tragedies.[22] He later announced that flags would be flown at half-staff to honor the victims.[12] Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said the residents of Raleigh needed to come together, adding, "We need to support those in our community who have suffered a terrible loss, a loss of a loved one."[22] Additionally, several other senators and representatives spoke about the shooting.[21]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Vera, Amir; Lynch, Jamiel; Smart, Sara; Rose, Andy (October 13, 2022). "5 dead in Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting, mayor says". CNN. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Raleigh mass shooting suspect moved from WakeMed to rehab facility". ABC 11. November 11, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Officer, several others dead at Raleigh active shooting scene, law enforcement sources say". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. October 13, 2022. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Deliso, Meredith; Winsor, Morgan; Shapiro, Emily (October 13, 2022). "'Active shooting' reported near trail in Raleigh, North Carolina: Police". ABC News. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Sanches, Ray; Young, Ryan; Sayers, Devon; Elamroussi, Aya (October 14, 2022). "A juvenile suspect is in custody after a shooting leaves 5 dead, at least 2 wounded in Raleigh, North Carolina, police say". CNN. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ WRAL (October 28, 2022). "Raleigh mass shooter suspect condition injuries". WRAL.com. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ WRAL (November 11, 2022). "Raleigh mass shooter out of hospital condition". WRAL.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Finley, Ben; Breed, Allen; Schoenbaum, Hannah (October 14, 2022). "NC shooting claims mom, veteran, matriarch, officer and teen". The Hill. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Raleigh police release report with new details of mass shooting that left 5 dead, 2 injured". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "North Carolina: Suspect,15, in custody after Raleigh shooting spree". BBC News. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Cataneo, Emily; Rojas, Rick; Patel, Vimal; Oxenden, McKenna; Ives, Mike (October 14, 2022). "Suspect, 15, in Custody After Shooting Rampage Left 5 Dead in Raleigh Neighborhood". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Hammond, Colleen (October 15, 2022). "Here's what we know about Raleigh, NC shooting after 5 killed, including a police officer". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "Raleigh Police on scene of active shooter in area of greenway with multiple victims". WBTV. October 13, 2022. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Mccarthy, Morgan (October 14, 2022). "The Raleigh shooter killed "dedicated" mother of three Susan Karnatz as she jogged along the Neuse River Trail". Local Today. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "UPDATES: Suspect in custody after deadly shooting rampage in Raleigh neighborhood, police say". WSOC TV. October 14, 2022. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ Moore, Mary Helen; Shaffer, Josh; Johnson, Anna (October 15, 2022). "What we know about the 15-year-old suspect in the Raleigh mass shooting". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ Jacabo, Julia (October 16, 2022). "15-year-old suspect in Raleigh shooting remains in 'grave' condition: Official". Head Topics. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Jacobo, Julia (October 16, 2022). "15-year-old suspect in Raleigh shooting remains in 'grave' condition: Official". ABC News. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Patterson, Estella (October 20, 2022). "Preliminary Report of October 13, 2022 Officer-Involved Shooting" (PDF). City of Raleigh. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Knese, Brett; Moreno, Leslie; Owens, Adam (October 15, 2022). "At vigils, online, community rallies to support families of Raleigh mass shooting victims". WRAL. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ a b Shaffer, Josh (October 14, 2022). "NC officials, President Biden react to 'tremendous tragedy' 5 deaths in Raleigh shooting". News Observer. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Santucci, Jeanine (October 14, 2022). "5 dead, including a police officer, in North Carolina shooting; suspect in custody, authorities say". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.