(Breaking News) Shooting Rampage: 5 People dead including Off-duty Cop in Raleigh, NC

Five people are dead, including an off-duty officer, and 3 other people are injured from a shooting rampage on a nature trail in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday night, according to Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said in a press conference. A K-9 officer got an injury, but it was not life-threatening among those injured, the mayor added.

“We must stop this mindless violence in America and we must address gun violence,” the mayor added. The suspect has been contained but is not in custody, there is an ongoing and active investigation. Police blocked the entrance to I-540 east at Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday night and blocked off Old Milburnie Road during a shooting incident. At least 3 people were transported to WakeMed Health and Hospital’s trauma center in relation to this incident, according to ABC news.

“The Raleigh police department is currently on the scene of an active shooting in the area of the Neuse River Greenway near Osprey Cove Drive and Bay Harbor Drive. Residents in that area are advised to remain in their homes.” The Raleigh Police’s Department Twitter account added.

Stay safe and vigilant.

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