'Beloved' North Carolina teacher killed by intruder while on phone with 911; suspect charged

'Beloved' North Carolina teacher killed by intruder while on phone with 911; suspect charged

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Key Points:

  • Zoe Welsh, a teacher at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina, was fatally attacked during a home break-in early Saturday morning after calling 911 to report an intruder.
  • The suspect, 36-year-old Ryan Camacho, was apprehended nearby, charged with murder and felony burglary, and is currently under investigation.
  • Ravenscroft School expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Welsh, a valued science teacher, and is providing grief counseling and support to faculty, staff, and students.
  • Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce condemned the crime, praised officers for their swift response, and extended condolences to Welsh's family, emphasizing that criminal acts will not be tolerated in the city.
  • Neighbors expressed shock and disbelief over the violent incident