Taking pictures leaves 5 lifeless in NC neighborhood

Five people, including an off-duty police officer, died after a deadly shooting in a residential area in North Carolina.

Another police officer and a K9 officer were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

I spoke to Mayor Baldwin and directed state law enforcement to provide assistance in responding to the active shooter in East Raleigh. State and local officials are on the scene working to stop the shooter and keep people safe. – R.C

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) October 13, 2022

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said several people were late this afternoon and the suspect was “locked up” at an apartment building in the area.

Governor Roy Cooper tweeted:

State and local officials are on the scene working to stop the shooter and keep people safe

A WakeMed hospital spokesman said three people were being treated but their condition was unknown.

Roomies, this is an evolving story.