Sughrue said the shooting happened in the 2400 block of Poole Road.
Detectives are now trying to trace three men who were seen running from the area and may have gone to the Melvid Court area.
Anyone who believes they might know something that could assist the investigation is asked to call the RPD's Detective Division at (919) 996-3555 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 226-CRIME.