Gwendolyn White, 57, is facing attempted murder charges after authorities say she left a court hearing, retrieved a gun, and shot two lawyers in an alleyway outside the courthouse.
During her first appearance, the judge told White that she faces a maximum of 393 months in person for each of the two attempted murder charges. She was appointed a public defender and she'll remain in jail without bond.
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How the shooting unfolded
The attorneys she's accused of shooting, Mary K. Harris and Jeffrey R. Whitley, had been representing the town of Rolesville in a case involving White.
The hearing was specifically related to White's lawsuit against Rolesville over police body camera footage tied to an incident at her former home.
Authorities say she left the hearing and was visibly upset before the shooting occurred.
Police say after White left the courthouse, she went to her car, retrieved a handgun, and approached two attorneys in an alley before opening fire.
Officers and deputies nearby quickly took her into custody.
No updated information on the condition of Harris or Whitley has been released since the shooting.
In a statement obtained by ABC11 on Friday, Todd A. Rodriguez, Fox Rothschild's firmwide managing partner, said:
"First and foremost, our thoughts are with our colleagues and their loved ones. We are doing everything possible to support them. We are grateful to the first responders and courthouse personnel who acted quickly to come to their aid.
We cannot adequately express our deep sadness and concern. The safety and well-being of our people is our highest priority.
We are closely monitoring the situation, and our leadership team traveled to our Raleigh office today to provide on-the-ground support."
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