2022 Raleigh shooting spree

The tragic incident known as the 2022 Raleigh shooting occurred on October 13th, 2022, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving three others injured. The 15-year-old suspect was eventually located by the Police and trapped inside a residence situated in the woods, where he proceeded to open fire on the officers. During the exchange of gunfire, one officer sustained injuries while the suspect was wounded by the officers' retaliatory shots.
Following the incident, law enforcement officials established a perimeter around the premises and issued commands for the gunman to surrender his weapons and exit the building with his hands raised. At precisely 9:34 p.m., officers from the Selective Enforcement Unit successfully breached the structure and discovered Austin Thompson inside. Regrettably, 15-year-old Thompson had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, he was transported to a hospital and survived his wounds. He was arrested after treatment.
Category:Shootings
Category:Murders