Raleigh police: Brintons Cottage shooting was case of self-defense, homeowner fired at intruders

Monday, April 9, 2018
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) -- Raleigh police say a shooting that killed one person and injured two others over the weekend was a case of self-defense.

According to Raleigh police, the homeowner fired at two intruders during an armed robbery.
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The shooting happened in the 4200 block of Brintons Cottage Street around 4:51 a.m.

Deandre Carney, 19, died from his injuries.

Willie Richardson, 22, was also injured in the shooting.
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He is still in the hospital with gunshot wounds but is charged with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, first-degree burglary, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

The homeowner's 11-year-old son was also injured and is in the hospital with serious injuries.



In a 911 call, a resident of the neighborhood told dispatchers that someone rang her doorbell and then ran off. Moments later they heard six gunshots and someone yelling for help.
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