Two men were shot outside a Raleigh nightclub early Sunday, leaving both with life-threatening injuries and a busy crime scene that stretched across a New Bern Avenue parking lot. Officers cordoned off the area around the Patio Nightclub while detectives gathered evidence and spoke with shaken witnesses. The investigation is active, and police said no arrests had been made as of the initial report.
Police response and investigation
According to WRAL, Raleigh officers responded to reports of gunfire and found two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds outside the club. Both victims were taken to nearby hospitals, where their injuries were described by police as life-threatening. Detectives opened an active investigation into what led up to the shooting and spent the morning canvassing the area and reviewing available surveillance footage while they worked to develop suspect information.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-3335, according to the official police page maintained by the City of Raleigh. Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from witnesses who may have cellphone video or dash-cam recordings from around the time of the shooting, so they can build a clearer timeline of events. Anonymous tips are welcome as detectives work to identify suspects and piece together what happened outside the club.
New Bern Avenue safety concerns
The New Bern Avenue corridor has seen multiple violent incidents in recent months, including an August 2025 shooting outside the same nightclub that left one man dead and another injured, as reported by ABC11. That earlier case led to an arrest, and city officials have said they are working with local businesses on steps to improve late-night security along busy nightlife stretches. Residents and business owners have voiced concerns and called for more visible patrols after repeated incidents in the area.
Detectives say the investigation into Sunday’s shooting is ongoing and are again urging anyone with information to come forward. This story will be updated as police release additional details.
