Raleigh man shot by police released from hospital, arrested
RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- A Raleigh man charged in connection to an officer-involved shooting was released from WakeMed Hospital only to be placed under arrest Friday.
Chijioke "Kennedy" Madueke, 28, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon against a government official.
Police say in November, Madueke charged at an officer with a knife in his hand. It happened while police were investigating a breaking and entering incident.
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Police say three officers drew their weapons in self-defense and pulled the trigger.
One officer was accidentally hit. Police say a single shot almost sliced through a protective vest.
Officer C.N. Chandler was rushed to the hospital and is now doing OK.
Madueke was also hurt. He was shot in the leg, arm, and torso.
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He is being held at the Wake County Detention Center on $150,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
