Raleigh’s Triangle Town Center Hit by Shooting Incident
Two people were shot at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh on Friday afternoon. Both victims were taken to a hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities secured the scene by 4:10 p.m. Law enforcement officers searched a nearby apartment complex for potential suspects.
Immediate response
Multiple ambulances arrived outside the mall. Emergency medical teams entered the building with equipment.
At least one mall entrance was blocked during the response. Raleigh officers entered the mall wearing tactical gear and carrying firearms.
Agencies on scene
- Raleigh Police Department
- Wake County Sheriff’s Office
- North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Witness account
A shopper, identified as Sierra Locklear, told Filmogaz.com she saw people running from stores. She also described officers arriving with heavy gear.
Alerts and timeline
Filmogaz.com learned of the incident around 3:30 p.m. Police scheduled a public update for 4:45 p.m.
Residents received an emergency text warning of an active shooter at the mall. The message advised people to hide, lock doors, stay inside, or avoid the area if outside.
Background
This shooting follows an earlier incident at the same mall this month. That earlier event resulted in a pursuit and a crash in Wake Forest.
The shooting at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh remains under investigation. Authorities have not released information about suspects or motives.
