Early Thursday morning, a shooting incident resulted in the closure of a major highway stretch in Wake County, causing significant traffic disruptions for morning commuters. According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), as reported by ABC11, a man was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head on US-64 westbound near Lizard Lick Road. The event has led to a shutdown of US-64 West between Lizard Lick Road and Rolesville Road.
Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the exact nature of the shooting, and deputies have yet to confirm if the incident was related to road rage; when WRAL reached out to the WCSO for further information, they were unable to provide immediate confirmation, and as of now, no suspects are in custody, the medical condition of the injured man remains undisclosed, and authorities continue to assess the situation; unraveling the circumstances that led to this violent disruption. Consequences of the road closure are significant, with traffic camera footage revealing a backlog of vehicles and a substantial gathering of first responders, indicative of the gravity of the incident.
For those navigating through Wake County this morning, diversions are necessary. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has been actively advising drivers to find alternative routes and suggested NC 97 as an option, as confirmed by a NCDOT alert mentioned in a CBS17 report. The traffic alert also anticipated the scene to be cleared around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
As the WCSO pursues its investigation into the shooting, drivers should expect continued delays in the area.
