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.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. โ A 23-year-old man from Riverton has died following a shooting at a rural property in Cherokee County, Kansas, and his 19-year-old brother has been booked into jail on a second-degree murder allegation, according to information released by authorities.
The victim was identified as Gannon Reece, 23, of Riverton, Kansas. The suspect was identified as Joshua Wilson, 19, also of Riverton, who is the victimโs brother.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Formal charges are expected to be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Authorities said the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call on October 23, 2026, reporting that a person had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, in a rural area of Cherokee County.
Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate the reported shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Cherokee County Emergency Medical Services personnel examined the victim and determined that he had died.
The suspect, who authorities later identified as Joshua Wilson, was still at the scene when deputies arrived. Officers immediately detained him as the investigation began.
Authorities subsequently identified the deceased man as Gannon Reece and confirmed that Wilson was his younger brother.
Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail in connection with Reeceโs death on suspicion of second-degree murder.
According to the information provided by authorities, formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office. The available information does not specify whether prosecutors have formally filed the charges in court or whether Wilson has appeared before a judge.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.
No details have been released about what preceded the incident, whether an argument occurred, or what may have motivated the shooting. Authorities have not provided information about a possible firearm recovery or any other evidence beyond the initial circumstances described in the report.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office.
Investigators are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding Reeceโs death and gather evidence relevant to the case.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officials also announced a temporary road closure affecting SE Lostine between Highway 69A and SE 60th.
Motorists were advised to use alternate routes until further notice while the closure remained in effect. The information provided did not specify when the roadway would reopen.
Drivers traveling through the area were encouraged to follow local traffic instructions and allow additional time for their journeys.
The fatal shooting has resulted in the death of a young Riverton resident and the arrest of his 19-year-old brother.
While authorities have identified both men and disclosed the booking allegation, several details remain unknown, including the events leading up to the shooting and the formal status of the prosecution.
The Cherokee County Sheriffโs Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and Cherokee County Attorneyโs Office are continuing to investigate.
Joshua Wilson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.