A Monday evening burst of gunfire on Thelma Street has left a Raleigh man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries and an entire neighborhood on edge, as police work to piece together what happened.
Police: Shots Fired On Thelma Street
According to WRAL, Raleigh police said officers were called to reports of shots fired around 5:39 p.m. Monday. When they arrived on Thelma Street, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said the investigation is active and ongoing, with detectives working to determine what led up to the shooting and who is responsible.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything, or who has information that could help, to contact Raleigh Crime Stoppers at 919-996-1193.
The city's Crime Stoppers program allows people to share tips anonymously and outlines several reporting options. More details are available on Raleigh Crime Stoppers.
Neighborhood Context
The gunfire on Thelma Street lands in the middle of a tense stretch for Raleigh. Earlier this month, a pre-dawn Glenwood South shooting rattled the busy nightlife strip and raised fresh questions about safety in popular corridors.
In the Thelma Street case, Raleigh police have not yet released the victim's name and have not announced any arrests. Detectives say they are continuing to follow leads as the investigation moves forward.
