Raleigh police say a robbery in the city’s Hertford Village neighborhood turned violent Thursday when the person being held up was shot. The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive, according to authorities.
What Happened
Officers responded to the 2500 block of Newbold Street, just off S. Wilmington Street, after reports of a robbery that ended with gunfire. As reported by CBS17, Raleigh police confirmed the person who was being robbed was shot and that the suspect had not been taken into custody.
Police Update
"The victim is expected to survive," a Raleigh police watch commander told CBS17. Detectives were canvassing the area and working leads in the case as the search for the suspect continued, police said.
Where It Happened
The shooting took place in Hertford Village, a south Raleigh residential pocket of mid-century bungalows and modest single-family homes just south of the Beltline. Neighborhood survey materials and property listings identify Newbold Street as one of the area’s main streets near the 2500 block, putting the scene only a short drive from downtown Raleigh, according to the Raleigh Survey Update.
How to Help
Raleigh police are asking anyone with information about the robbery and shooting to contact investigators or leave an anonymous tip through local CrimeStoppers channels. The investigation remains active, and officers say additional details will be released as they become available.
