A typically quiet stretch of Cary's Brickfield Drive turned into an active crime scene Wednesday when a man was shot on the 1200 block, according to police. The victim was taken to a hospital, though officials have not said how serious his injuries are. Officers detained one person at the scene and told neighbors there is no ongoing threat.
The Cary Police Department said officers found the wounded man and that investigators stayed on scene to collect evidence and interview witnesses as the investigation continues. Police told reporters the shooting "appears to be an isolated incident" and that "there is no threat to the public," and that one person was taken into custody. According to WRAL, authorities did not immediately release the names of the victim or the person detained.
Context in Cary
This latest case lands amid other gun investigations in Cary and across Wake County. The Sept. 27, 2025 Bargate Drive shooting, which left a man critically injured and later produced indictments and arrests, is detailed in a Bargate Drive bloodshed report.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about the Brickfield Drive shooting is asked to contact the Cary Police Department's non-emergency line or submit anonymous tips through Cary CrimeStoppers. The Town of Cary's police page lists reporting numbers and resources. Call 911 for emergencies and use official town channels for updates and media inquiries.
