Young girl, 2 others injured in Raleigh shooting

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Young girl, 2 others injured in Raleigh shooting
Raleigh police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile and two others injured Wednesday evening.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A young girl and two others were taken to the hospital after a shooting in Raleigh Wednesday evening.

The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. in the 2000 block of Orchard Hollow Lane. When officers arrived they found two women and a juvenile with gunshot wounds.

According to police, one woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The juvenile and other victims were taken to the hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries.

Neighbors told ABC11 there were several kids outside enjoying a summer night when the shots rang out. As you might expect complete chaos and panic as people rushed to make sure children were not caught in the crossfire of the bullets.

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Police said the shooting appears to be isolated and there is no threat to the public.

Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is asked to visit Crimestoppers at www.p3tips.com/89 for anonymous reporting options or call 919-996-1193.

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