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 restaurant’s 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.
Crime
Teen Killed, Another Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Near Columbia Mall – Suspect in Custody
Columbia, MD – A teenage boy was killed, and another remains in critical condition following a targeted shooting near The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der, the shooting did not occur inside the mall but took place in the vicinity of the Lidl grocery store and a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Mall operations were unaffected and proceeded as normal, closing at 8 p.m.
Authorities have arrested 18-year-old Emmetson Zeah of Columbia in connection with the double shooting.
Zeah has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and other related offenses.
The incident occurred on February 22 at approximately 5:52 p.m. when police responded to reports of gunfire in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as 16-year-old Michael Robertson, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 15-year-old Blake McCray, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack; however, the motive remains unclear.
During a search of Zeah’s residence, authorities recovered the firearm used in the crime as well as the clothing he allegedly wore during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.