News Summary
Raleigh police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting incident at a gas station. Two victims were injured, and the suspects face multiple charges. The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement processes the crime scene and interviews witnesses to clarify the events that led to the incident.
Raleigh, NC – Two Men Arrested in Connection With Early Morning Gas Station Shooting
Police in Raleigh, North Carolina, have announced the arrest of two men following a shooting incident that took place outside a gas station early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. at a Speedway gas station located in the 17000 block of Trawick Road.
Details of the Incident
According to law enforcement reports, two victims sustained injuries in the shooting. One victim promptly called 911 from a location on New Bern Avenue seeking help. The other victim walked into WakeMed hospital for treatment. Both individuals received medical attention for injuries described as non-life-threatening. Police have not publicly disclosed the specific circumstances or sequence of events leading up to the shooting or the connection between the victims.
Arrests and Charges
Following the incident, police apprehended two suspects: Gabriel Hester, aged 20, and Kemarcus Bryant, aged 24.
- Gabriel Hester faces charges including:
- Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury
- Four counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle
- Discharging a firearm within city limits
- Kemarcus Bryant is charged with the same offenses as Hester, along with an additional charge of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Hester is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Investigation and Forensic Evidence
Law enforcement officials confirmed that forensic teams were present at both the Trawick Road gas station and a shopping plaza on New Bern Avenue. The two crime scenes are approximately a three-minute drive or a 28-minute walk apart. Details about the investigation, including how the shooting occurred, remain under review, and no further information has been released regarding the connection between the victims or potential motives.
Community Impact and Law Enforcement Response
The early morning shooting has prompted a police response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to better understand the circumstances surrounding the event. The scene at both the gas station and the shopping plaza is actively being processed by forensic teams, indicating the seriousness with which law enforcement is treating the case.
Additional Context
Raleigh has experienced concerns over gun violence, and incidents such as this underscore ongoing efforts by local authorities to address public safety concerns. No further arrests have been reported at this time, and police have urged anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
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Additional Resources
- ABC11: Arrests Made in Gas Station Shooting
- News Observer: Shooting in Raleigh
- WRAL: New Bern Avenue Shootings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gun Violence
- Google Search: Raleigh Gas Station Shooting
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