A shooting today on North Street in Wendell resulted in a woman being arrested and a man hospitalized. Police tracked a dump truck connected to the incident and stopped it on Wendell Boulevard, according to authorities.
The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. in a residential area on North Street near Church Street, where officers found a man with a gunshot wound. Police said the victim is expected to recover. While responding, officers were informed that a woman had left the scene in a dump truck, according to WRAL.
Traffic Stop on Wendell Boulevard Ends Hunt
Officers later spotted the dump truck on Wendell Boulevard, stopped it, and took the woman into custody without incident. ABC11 reported that authorities have not released the suspect’s name and have not announced any charges.
Charges Still Pending as Investigators Dig In
Police say the investigation is ongoing and details remain limited. WRAL notes that no charges have been announced, and additional information will be released as it becomes available. Officers have not provided a motive and have not confirmed the victim’s identity while the investigation continues.
Recent Violence Weighs on Wendell Area
The Wendell shooting comes amid ongoing concerns over violence in the area. It follows a January 22 incident in Wake County near Wendell that left one person dead, which remains under investigation. Local authorities say they will provide updates on both cases as more information becomes available.
