Overnight shooting in wake forest sends one to hospital
Emergency Sign over a Hospital Emergency Room Entrance

Overnight Shooting in Wake Forest Sends One to Hospital

August 17, 2024

WAKE FOREST, NC—An early morning shooting in Wake Forest resulted in one person being hospitalized. The incident took place just before 3:00 AM Saturday on the 1000 block of East Wait Avenue.

The Wake Forest Police Department reported that upon their arrival, officers found a victim who had sustained gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and further details are expected as their inquiry continues.

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