Gunfire rattled a southeast Raleigh neighborhood Sunday evening after shots rang out near Follow Me Way off Rock Quarry Road, sending two people to local hospitals with injuries that police say are not believed to be life threatening. Detectives stayed on scene into the night, knocking on doors and combing the area for witnesses and evidence.
What police say
Raleigh police said officers were dispatched around 6:58 p.m. to reports of shots fired on Follow Me Way, where they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, according to WRAL. Both victims were taken to area hospitals, and investigators told the outlet the injuries did not appear to be life threatening as they continued processing the scene.
Separate call on Rock Quarry Road
The city reported in a news release that officers were also sent around 7:33 p.m. to a separate shooting call in the 700 block of Rock Quarry Road, where they located an adult male who was transported to the hospital, per the Raleigh Police Department. Investigators have not said whether the two scenes are connected, and detectives continue to follow leads from both incidents.
Neighborhood context
The Rock Quarry Road corridor has been on edge this spring after a string of gunfire calls and heavy police responses, including an April shooting on Walnut View Road that drew extended police activity, as reported in gunfire erupts on Walnut View Road. Neighbors in southeast Raleigh have told reporters they are increasingly alarmed by recurring violence, and officers have stepped up canvassing and visibility in the area.
How to help investigators
Police are urging anyone who saw what happened or who may have captured video to contact Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP or submit anonymous tips online. The city notes that tips that assist the case could be eligible for a cash reward. Detectives are specifically asking residents and drivers to check any dash-cam or doorbell footage from around the time of the shootings and to reach out immediately if anything suspicious appears.
Investigation ongoing
No arrests had been announced as of the latest updates, and detectives say the investigation remains active as they work to identify suspects and determine possible motives, WRAL reports. Officials said they plan to release more details as they become available.
