The Raleigh Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at The Park on Northridge Apartments on Brookbank Lane, near Litchford Road just before 5 p.m.
An eyewitness told ABC11 they saw an altercation between a man and several women before hearing multiple gunshots at the complex.
Raleigh police said one man was shot and is suffering with life-threatening injuries.
One suspect is in custody, according to police.
Video from Chopper11 shows a large police presence at the complex.
ABC11 crews at the scene reported seeing a handgun on the ground. Shell casings were also visible in a parking lot.
This is an ongoing investigation. Please check back for updates.
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