News Summary
Two men have been arrested after a shooting outside a gas station in Raleigh left two individuals injured. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, prompting a swift police response. The suspects have been identified and face multiple charges. Authorities are investigating the shooting scene, which included spent shell casings at the gas station and a nearby shopping center. Details about the motives and connection between the victims remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Raleigh, North Carolina – Two Men Arrested After Gas Station Shooting That Injured Two
Two men have been taken into custody following a shooting that took place outside a gas station on Trawick Road in Raleigh early Sunday morning. The incident resulted in injuries to two individuals and prompted an extensive police response to a crime scene that extended from the gas station to a nearby shopping center.
Details of the Shooting and Immediate Response
The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. outside a Speedway gas station located at 1741 Trawick Road. The Raleigh Police Department received a report of a person with a gunshot wound at a shopping center on New Bern Avenue near Shanta Drive. Officers responded quickly and located a gunshot victim who had fled from the gas station to the shopping center.
One injured individual was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after calling 911. Shortly after, at approximately 3:12 a.m., a second victim with similar injuries arrived at the hospital on their own. Authorities have not specified the connection between the victims or detailed the sequence of events leading to the shooting.
Arrested Suspects and Charges
The suspects identified are Gabriel Hester, aged 20, and Kemarcus Bryant, aged 24. Both suspects have been charged with multiple offenses related to the incident.
Gabriel Hester faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, four counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle, and discharging a firearm within city limits. He is currently held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Kemarcus Bryant also faces the same charges as Hester and additionally has been charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. Both suspects are from different states, with Hester from Durham and Bryant from Henderson.
Evidence and Scene Investigation
Police secured a substantial crime scene that included the gas station and the adjacent shopping plaza. Authorities identified more than 60 markings indicating spent shell casings scattered around the gas pumps, confirming the use of firearms during the incident.
The shooting allegedly involved gunfire directed into a black 2021 Jeep Wrangler that was occupied by four individuals, including a teenager and a woman. The police have not released detailed descriptions of how the shooting started or all the events involved.
Location and Context
The gas station and shopping plaza are approximately a three-minute drive apart or about a 28-minute walk, situating the scene within a busy commercial area of Raleigh. The police’s investigation continues as they gather additional evidence and look into the motives behind the shooting.
Background and Additional Information
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and gun-related violence at commercial establishments in the city. The arrests follow similar reports of firearm-related incidents in the region, underscoring the importance of law enforcement efforts to address violent crimes.
Both suspects remain in custody, and authorities have not indicated whether additional arrests are forthcoming or if other persons involved are being sought. The investigation remains active, and further details are expected as police continue their work.
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