Raleigh police flooded a block just south of downtown Tuesday after reports of gunfire along Summit Avenue near Maywood Avenue, stringing crime-scene tape around the area and lining the street with patrol cars. Aerial video showed officers clustered in front of a home while detectives combed the scene. Radio traffic indicated at least one person had been hit, and while the investigation remained active, authorities said there was no immediate danger to the wider public.
Police seal off Summit Avenue block
Officers with the Raleigh Police Department moved in on Summit Avenue near Maywood Avenue and quickly set up a perimeter as investigators began working the case, according to WRAL. The outlet's aerial footage showed yellow tape stretched across the street and several squad cars parked outside a residence while detectives spoke with people in the area.
Scanner traffic hints at shooting details
Radio transmissions on Broadcastify's Wake County feed captured dispatchers and officers describing a possible exchange of gunfire between two men, with one person reportedly suffering a shoulder wound. The live feed, which carries Raleigh police talkgroups, was active as medics and officers headed to the scene.
Police: no broader threat to public
Raleigh police told WRAL that detectives were still sorting out what happened but that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-3335 or share an anonymous tip with Raleigh CrimeStoppers, according to the City of Raleigh.
Recent violence near downtown under scrutiny
Tuesday's call came on the heels of several high-profile violent incidents in and around downtown this month, including a May 22 shooting outside the Wake County Courthouse that wounded two attorneys, according to the News & Observer. City officials have been weighing staffing needs and safety strategies as police continue working through each case.
