A woman was seriously wounded Wednesday after gunfire broke out on the 5000 block of Windy Hill Drive in Raleigh, according to police. Officers responding to a report of a person shot found her at the scene and secured the area while detectives got to work. Authorities said her injuries were serious but not believed to be life‑threatening.
According to CBS17, investigators remained on Windy Hill Drive into Wednesday evening, collecting evidence and speaking with neighbors as the block stayed roped off. The station reported that no arrests had been announced as of their latest update and published a scene photo credited to CBS 17 photographer Walter Dozier.
What Police Said
Raleigh police told CBS17 that the victim’s injuries were "not believed to be life‑threatening." Detectives have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive and said they were continuing to canvass the neighborhood and process evidence from the scene.
How This Fits Into Citywide Trends
The Raleigh Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows non‑fatal shooting incidents fell 13% from 2024 to 2025, part of a modest overall decline in violent crime. The department also says it plans to launch a public Crime Mapper tool and expand its ConnectRaleigh video‑sharing program in 2026 to help residents track and share information about local incidents. Those details are in the Raleigh Police Department 2025 annual report.
Recent History on Windy Hill Drive
The 5000 block of Windy Hill Drive has seen serious police activity before. Last October, an Ashanti Alert was issued for a woman who was later found safe after authorities focused their search on that same stretch of the street, as found safe in Tennessee reported. That earlier case helped put the corridor on the radar for both residents and law‑enforcement watchers.
How To Help Investigators
Raleigh police are asking anyone who was in the Windy Hill Drive area or has security or doorbell camera footage from around the time of the shooting to contact the department. The Raleigh Police Department lists its headquarters phone at (919) 996‑3335 and a non‑emergency line at (919) 829‑1911, and residents can also submit tips or upload video through the department’s online resources. For more information, visit the Raleigh Police Department.
