Woman accused of shooting 2 attorneys outside Wake County Courthouse following case hearing: Officials

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman is accused of shooting two attorneys outside the Wake County Courthouse late Friday morning following a case they were all involved in, officials said.

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers and Wake County deputies responded to a shooting just after 10:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Fayetteville Street near the Wake County Courthouse. They found a woman with a handgun, who was taken into custody.

The officers and deputies located two victims with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital, according to Raleigh police.

As of Friday afternoon, according to Raleigh police, the condition of both victims is unknown.

Police said the shooting resulted from a case in the courthouse that involved the woman and both victims. During the hearing, the woman became “belligerent”.

After the case ended, according to Raleigh police, the woman allegedly took a gun out of her car and shot the two victims before law enforcement arrived.

The Town of Rolesville identified the two victims as attorneys with Fox Rothschild, the town’s law firm. At the time of the shooting, the attorneys were representing Rolesville in a civil case.

“We are saddened to learn that two attorneys representing the Town of Rolesville in a civil matter were shot outside the Wake County Courthouse this morning,” the town said in a statement. “Fox Rothschild has represented the Town of Rolesville for decades, and while they are not employees of the town, this incident is deeply disturbing.

“We are thankful to the first responders who provided life-saving care and apprehended a suspect,” the statement continues. “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.”

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Raleigh police believe the case was between the suspect and the victims.

A briefing on the shooting from Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce can be viewed below.

The incident remains under investigation by the Raleigh Police Department and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.

South Salisbury Street and Fayetteville Street have been closed from West Martin Street to West Davie Street while law enforcement investigates the area. Drivers are asked to use an alternate route.

Officials said the Wake County Courthouse closed at 1 p.m. for employees and the public following the shooting. It is not expected to reopen until next Tuesday, May 26, due to Memorial Day.

Rep. Deborah Ross issued a statement on the shooting.

“My thoughts are with the victims of this morning’s shooting and their families,” she said in her statement. “I also want to express my support for my staff, who were working nearby, and my constituents in downtown Raleigh who witnessed this traumatic event. I am grateful to the first responders and Wake County law enforcement who arrived on the scene quickly and were able to prevent further tragedy. 

“While this shooting hits close to home for us in Raleigh, it is unfortunately one of far too many attacks across our country made more dangerous by the presence of a firearm,” she continued in her statement. “No one should have to go to work or live their daily lives in fear of being shot. 

“I will continue fighting in Congress for common-sense gun safety measures and to ensure our state and local authorities have the resources they need to keep us safe.”

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