RPD: Suspect, attorneys were in court together before shooting
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Key Points:
- A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot Friday morning near the old Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh by a suspect who had been in the same courtroom and became belligerent.
- The suspect left the courthouse, retrieved a handgun from her car, and fired at the attorneys as they exited the building; police have not released the names or details of the case involved.
- The female victim underwent surgery while the male victim was reported in stable condition; first responders described multiple gunshot wounds.
- The shooting caused chaos in the area, prompting lockdowns, increased security in nearby buildings, and road closures, with the courthouse closing early for the day.
- Witnesses reported hearing gunshots from inside the courthouse and seeing the shooting occur in an alley between the courthouse and federal building, with emergency personnel responding quickly.