Raleigh, NC – Knightdale Boulevard is shut down Wednesday morning as the Wake County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating a shooting that left one man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
According to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 8:50 a.m. to reports of a shooting on Knightdale Boulevard near Old Milburnie Road. When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Due to the ongoing investigation, Knightdale Boulevard is currently closed from Old Milburnie Road to Farm Well Road. The Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to use alternate routes until the roadway reopens. Commuters traveling through eastern Wake County and the Knightdale area may experience delays, especially during late-morning travel hours.
Authorities said the incident is believed to be isolated, and there is no known threat to the community at this time. Deputies remained at the scene late Wednesday morning gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as investigators work to determine what led to the shooting.
No further details about the victim, potential suspects, or the circumstances surrounding the gunfire have been released. The Sheriff’s Office stated that additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Anyone traveling between Raleigh, Knightdale, and surrounding Wake County communities should plan for slowed traffic until the investigation concludes and the road fully reopens.
Residents with information about the shooting are encouraged to contact the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.
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