Raleigh, NC – A Wake County sheriff’s deputy was shot while attempting to serve an eviction notice in Raleigh on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on June 2 at the River Birch at Town Center Apartments, WTVD reported.
Sources told WRAL that the deputy was shot in the hip and the wound was serious.
The wounded deputy was transported to WakeMed and taken into surgery.
A large group of law enforcement officers have gathered outside the hospital and sources said Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker was on his way to support the wounded hero’s family, WRAL reported.
@WakeSheriff deputy injured following a shooting. Law enforcement on scene at River Birch Apartments on Old Wake Forest Road.
— Wake County Sheriff's Office, Raleigh, N.C. (@WakeSheriff) June 2, 2021
Authorities said there were no other injuries but witnesses reported hearing more gunshots right after the deputy was shot, WRAL reported.
Raleigh police have shut down the 6400-block of Old Wake Forest Road which is located between Litchford Road and Oak Forest Drive, WNCN reported.
Police have locked down the rest of the apartment complex and told residents to shelter in place, WRAL reported.
Authorities said the suspected shooter had been taken into custody.
Large police presence outside River Birch Apartments off Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh where a Wake County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot while serving an eviction notice. Injury is believed to be severe. Suspect has been arrested @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/0PfURMvLv2
— Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) June 2, 2021
BREAKING: A Wake County sheriff's deputy was shot Wednesday morning while serving an eviction notice in Raleigh.@WRAL is live on TV with the latest on the investigation. #wral pic.twitter.com/N6yk4cc5s0
— Aaron Thomas (@WRALAaron) June 2, 2021
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