Gunfire cut through the early morning hours along Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh on Sunday, leaving a man wounded near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Tucker Street around 2:30 a.m. Police said the man was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Multiple people were detained at the scene as possible suspects while officers and investigators secured the area.
The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was stationed at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Tucker Street, and WRAL reports that officers remained in the entertainment district for hours as they interviewed witnesses and combed the scene for evidence.
Glenwood South Safety Concerns
The shooting is the latest late-night incident in the busy Glenwood South entertainment hub, where city planners are already testing changes through the Glenwood South Safety Pilot to improve pedestrian and crowd safety. Hoodline has previously documented fights and violent run-ins along the strip, including a November stabbing that led to criminal charges, highlighting recurring friction among nightlife crowds, nearby residents and business owners.
Investigation Ongoing
Raleigh police have not released the identities of those detained, any formal charges or a possible motive, and investigators continue to work the case, according to WRAL. No additional details were available at the time of WRAL's latest update.
