A late-morning ride on a GoRaleigh bus turned tense Friday when a shot was fired near St. Giles Street and Deep Hollow Drive, sending riders into a panic but leaving no one physically hurt, according to city officials. Passengers were rattled, the bus was quickly secured and officers moved in to search the area. Police said several people boarded the bus, confronted a passenger and then ran off after a single shot was fired.
Investigation underway; no victims located
Raleigh police told reporters the shooting happened at about 11:45 a.m. and that investigators found evidence aboard the bus but no victims. Officers are actively searching for four people who ran from the scene, as reported by WRAL. The department has not released suspect descriptions and said detectives are following leads.
GoRaleigh safety information and rider support
GoRaleigh operates multiple routes that serve St. Giles Street and nearby neighborhoods, and the agency publishes rider resources and customer-service contacts on its website for reporting safety concerns. GoRaleigh's site lists customer-service numbers and guidance for riders. In emergencies riders are urged to call 911, and non-emergency transit concerns can be reported through the agency's customer channels (GoRaleigh).
Latest in a string of transit incidents this month
Friday's gunfire follows a March 24 incident in which someone was stabbed aboard a GoRaleigh bus and suffered minor injuries, part of a short string of transit-related reports Raleigh police have investigated this month, WRAL reported. Those earlier events have drawn attention from community groups and city officials focused on safety at busy stops.
Police urge witnesses to share tips, video
Raleigh police are asking anyone who saw the confrontation or has cellphone video to contact investigators or submit a tip. Non-emergency contact information and anonymous reporting options are listed on the City of Raleigh police tip page (City of Raleigh). The department also asked riders to preserve any recordings and to call 911 immediately if they see someone in danger.
