Crime
Shooting at North Hills Leaves One Dead, Two Injured, Coquette Brasserie Chef Among Victims
Both injured individuals were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
UPDATE: Raleigh police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the North Hills shopping plaza on Friday morning.
At approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 4300 block of The Circle at North Hills Street.
During a press conference held around 12:50 p.m., police provided details of the incident:
A man entered Coquette Brasserie, a French restaurant within the plaza, and shot another man. The victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The gunman then turned the weapon on himself, inflicting critical injuries. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
A third man standing nearby was struck during the incident and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have stated that the shooting does not appear to be random, suggesting a potential connection between the individuals involved.
This remains an active investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Raleigh Police Department. The public is also advised to avoid the area as police continue to process the scene.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Raleigh police are investigating a tragic shooting at North Hills Shopping Center that left one man dead and two others injured on Friday morning.
The incident occurred at Coquette Brasserie, a French restaurant located in the heart of the shopping center on The Circle at North Hills Street.
The shooting unfolded shortly before 11:00 a.m. when an individual entered Coquette Brasserie and opened fire, striking the restaurantโs chef and two other men.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another man sustained critical injuries, while a third suffered non-life-threatening wounds.
Both injured individuals were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Police have clarified that this is not an active shooter situation, but they have urged the public to stay clear of the area.
By 11:00 a.m., a massive law enforcement presence had converged on the shopping center. Over 20 police vehicles were reported at the scene, and officers were seen with guns drawn as they secured the area.
Ambulances transported victims, and witnesses described seeing people carried out of the restaurant by police.
The investigation appears to be focused on Coquette Brasserie, where the shooting took place.
Witnesses reported seeing patrons and staff fleeing the restaurant, some visibly injured. Blood was reportedly seen near the restaurant’s entrance.
The shooting caused widespread disruption in the surrounding area:
- Shopping Center Access: North Hills shopping center is completely inaccessible, with all entrances and exits blocked.
- Nearby Schools on Lockdown:
- Carroll Middle School: Placed on a Code Red lockdown, meaning students are confined to classrooms.
- Green Magnet Elementary School: Under a Code Yellow lockdown, restricting access to the building while maintaining operations inside.
- At least four additional schools are also under lockdown precautions.
- Traffic Impact:
- Six Forks Road: Closed in both directions near the shopping center, with additional crashes complicating traffic in the area.
- Lassiter Mill Road: Also blocked in both directions.
Parents have been advised not to attempt to retrieve their children from schools during the lockdown.
Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots near the front of the shopping center, close to REI, Firebirds, and Coquette Brasserie. Some reported chaos as people ran for safety.
Authorities have not released information regarding a suspect or motive.
Police continue to investigate the scene, and the public is asked to avoid the area until further notice.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more details emerge. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Raleigh Police Department.
If you were in the area or witnessed the incident, please submit tips to Raleigh police or call the local crime stoppers hotline.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.