An early-morning shooting at the Claremont Inn in Raleigh left a man with a gunshot wound to the foot on Wednesday, Raleigh police said. Officers found the victim at the motel and transported him to a nearby hospital, where his injuries were reported as not life threatening.
Police Response and Evidence Search
Raleigh officers responded to the 2600 block of South Saunders Street at about 4:54 a.m., then stayed on scene searching the area for evidence and any possible suspects, according to CBS17. The station reported the man had been shot in the foot and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Violent Holiday-Weekend Backdrop
The Claremont Inn shooting unfolded against an already chaotic Independence Day weekend in Raleigh that saw multiple “teen takeover” gatherings and several related shootings, according to officials and local reporting. The News & Observer detailed numerous large crowd incidents across Glenwood South, Brier Creek and Capital Boulevard as officers worked to break up groups and track down shooters.
How to Help
Raleigh police say the investigation remains active and no arrests have been announced. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-1315, or submit an anonymous tip through Raleigh Crime Stoppers, according to reporting by ABC11.
