Celebratory gunfire Coverage

Warning against celebratory gunfire

Law enforcement agencies are stepping up their resources to combat celebratory gunfire.

ShotSpotter to help Rocky Mount police zero in on 'celebratory gunfire' New Year's Eve

Rocky Mount police are warning against the dangers of celebratory gunfire. In a recent post on social media, they shared how they plan to keep the public safe this year with heightened patrols.

Gunfire hits three Raleigh homes on Fourth of July

Raleigh police are investigating Fourth of July shootings at three different homes.

Three Raleigh homes hit by possible celebratory gunfire on Fourth of July

Raleigh police are investigating Fourth of July shootings at three different homes.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Durham holiday deaths serve as somber reminder to not celebrate with gunfire

Durham police are asking the community not to participate in celebratory gunfire for the Fourth of July. It's been an issue that has killed multiple residents, some in front of friends and family, as bullets fell from the sky.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham police remind community about celebratory gunfire dangers

Celebratory gunfire has been an issue that has killed multiple residents in Durham, some in front of friends and family, as bullets fell from the sky.

'I think about her every day': Woman's story of friend lost due to celebratory gunfire a cautionary tale

It's a busy time of year for holiday celebrations, like New Year's Eve this weekend, but police say they will find and punish people who shoot guns in the air to celebrate.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Durham police issue notice on celebratory gunfire in light of deaths from recent years

"I think about her every day," said Betty Watson. "I cried enough tears when she was gone."

Wake commissioners consider change to outdoor shooting ordinance after neighbors say stray bullets hitting homes

Over the last year, deputies responded to 128 shots fired calls around Knightdale. Over the course of that year, those shots have hit homes, split fences and rattled the neighbors' sense of safety.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Local leaders warn against celebratory gunfire on July 4th

Local leaders are asking the community not to engage in celebratory gunfire on Independence Day. Firing guns into the air can endanger people for miles around. Some people hit by stray bullets survive, but for other innocent bystanders, these dangerous celebrations are deadly.

'Guns aren't toys:' Do not fire guns to celebrate July 4th, officials say

Local leaders are asking the community not to engage in celebratory gunfire on Independence Day. Firing guns into the air can endanger people for miles around. Some people hit by stray bullets survive, but for other innocent bystanders, these dangerous celebrations are deadly.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

'It's frightening.' Raleigh family find bullet in home believed to be from celebratory gunfire

A Raleigh family said they're still frightened after a stray bullet flew into their house on New Year's Eve. Investigators said they suspect the shooting may have been related to celebratory gunfire.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Stray bullet flies into Raleigh family's home on New Year's Eve

A family said they're still frightened after a stray bullet flew into their house in southeast Raleigh on New Year's Eve. Investigators said they suspect the shooting may have been related to celebratory gunfire.

Durham family mourning loss of 74-year-old great-grandmother from celebratory gunfire

Family members said the 73-year-old Durham woman killed by celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve was a great-grandmother with a heart of gold.

Durham police warn: Shots fired, even to celebrate, are a crime

She was a great-grandmother with a family that loved her. Monday, police released the identity of the woman killed by celebratory gunfire in Durham on New Year's Eve.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL multimedia journalist