Woman charged with murder in shooting death of 45-year-old man in Brier Creek

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Woman charged with murder in shooting death of 45-year-old man in Brier Creek
Wendy Sue Wishart, 41, has been charged with murder. She was taken to the Wake County Detention Center.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 45-year-old man has died from his injuries after a shooting in Brier Creek on Wednesday night.

The shooting happened in the 10000 block of Lynnberry Place just after 9 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found Sean Michael Wishart suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Wendy Sue Wishart, 41, has been charged with murder. She was taken to the Wake County Detention Center.

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A Wake County Public School System spokesperson confirmed Wendy was a substitute teacher with the district.

She had started on April 7. She is now suspended from working at any school in the district, the spokesperson said.

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