A 16-year-old was shot late Sunday morning near an apartment complex in northeast Raleigh and rushed to a hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say the shooting happened in a wooded area behind the complex, where the teen was hit in the forearm and suffered a bullet graze to the chest. Officers canvassed the area and spoke with witnesses while detectives began reviewing video that appears to show an argument spiraling out of control. As of Sunday afternoon, the Raleigh Police Department said no arrests had been made.
Video Shows Argument Before Gun Comes Out
Raleigh officers were called shortly before 11:30 a.m. to apartments on Dansey Drive, where investigators told WRAL they found the 16-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds. According to the outlet, video that appears to be from a bystander or surveillance camera shows two males arguing before one of them pulls out a gun. Detectives say they are following leads and reviewing all available footage from the scene as they work to identify and track down the suspect.
Wooded Area Off Dansey Drive, Older Teen Suspect
The shooting was reported in the 4700 block of Dansey Drive in northeast Raleigh, as reported by ABC11, which noted that police described the suspected shooter as an older teen or a young man. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not released the names of anyone involved while the case remains open. Police have asked nearby residents to review doorbell cameras, dash-cams, and any other video that might have captured the argument or the moments before or after the gunfire.
How Neighbors Can Help Investigators
Officials are urging anyone with tips, video, or information to contact the Raleigh Police Department's non-emergency line at 919-829-1911, according to the City of Raleigh. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Raleigh CrimeStoppers at 919-996-1193 or through the organization’s online form. Investigators say community video and eyewitness accounts are often the missing pieces that help confirm timelines and identify suspects, and they are asking anyone who saw or recorded anything to reach out right away.
