A man was shot Wednesday night behind the new 7‑Eleven at 2600 South Saunders Street in Raleigh, leaving him with a gunshot wound to the leg and a trip to the hospital. Authorities said the injury is non-life-threatening and the victim is expected to recover, while officers continue to search for whoever pulled the trigger. No arrests had been reported as of early Thursday.
Police on Scene and Victim Status
An ABC11 breaking news crew was on the scene as Raleigh officers investigated behind the convenience store. According to the station, the man was shot in the lower body and taken to a hospital, where he is expected to recover. ABC11 reported that officers remained in the area as they worked to piece together what happened.
When It Happened and Public Safety
WRAL reports that officers were called around 8 p.m. to the 2600 block of South Saunders Street, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police told the station they are searching for a suspect and said there is no ongoing threat to the community while the investigation continues. WRAL noted that the injured man was treated for non-life-threatening wounds.
Where It Happened
The shooting occurred behind a newly opened 7‑Eleven at 2600 South Saunders Street, a location listed on 7‑Eleven’s site. Local television crews remained at the scene as investigators worked into the night.
Investigators are still working the case and no arrests have been made, ABC11 reported. Police told WRAL that the investigation remains active.
