Early this morning, amid the bustle of Shaw University's homecoming weekend, a shooting left one man in critical condition. CBS 17 reports that Raleigh police arrived at the 700 block of South Person Street at around 12:40 a.m., finding the victim with a gunshot wound. The incident took place as the university celebrated its homecoming, with the man apparently shot during one of the event's gatherings.
Following the incident, the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where his condition remains dire. Details regarding the cause of the shooting, or the identity of the perpetrator, linger in the realm of the unconfirmed, as no suspects have been detained in connection to this case. WRAL News indicates that it is currently unclear whether the injured man was a student.
In the shadow of this tragedy, an investigation is underway. The Raleigh Police Department has not yet released additional details but continues to scour the scene for evidence and potential leads. As stated in a release obtained by ABC11, police are fervently piecing together this puzzle, as they seek out information that could shed light on the shooting.
As the Shaw University community grapples with the aftermath, authorities are reaching out to the public, urging any witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Anonymous tips can be offered via Raleigh Crime Stoppers.
