Crime victim Coverage

'Forever changed:' Families ask Durham leaders to create office to support victims of violent crimes

At last month's city council meeting, the city's Community Safety and Wellness Task Force recommended the creation of the Office of Survivor Care.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham Reporter

One person shot in southern Wake County, police investigating

One person was shot Saturday night at a home on Plaza Drive in southern Wake County.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Funding cut leaves some crime victims without state support

There's no playbook when it comes to losing a loved one to murder. No one expects it to happen to them, and no one knows what to do when it does. That is where the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network (NC VAN) comes in. NC VAN started in 1986 and serves about 800 people per year. The group offers grief counseling, support through the court process and financial help. But a loss of federal funding - a cut of 57 percent over the past five years - means more families are left without that support.

With funding cut, families of homicide victims will lose emotional, legal, financial support

There's no playbook when it comes to losing a loved one to murder. No one expects it to happen to them, and no one knows what to do when it does. That is where the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network (NC VAN) comes in.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

28-year-old mother's hit-and-run death investigated as homicide

A 28-year-old mother killed in a hit-and-run this May had previously been 'beaten beyond recognition' in her own home, fighting for life in the hospital. The hit-and-run is being investigated as a homicide. Both cases are unsolved.

28-year-old mother killed in hit-and-run was previous victim of unsolved violent beating

A 28-year-old mother killed in a hit-and-run this May had previously been 'beaten beyond recognition' in her own home, fighting for life in the hospital. The hit-and-run is being investigated as a homicide. Both cases are unsolved.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Mother shares concern after daughter assaulted in Wake Forest store

Police said a man made unwanted advances toward a young girl at a Walmart store in Wake Forest on Friday night.

Security guard, former Marine on road to recovery after near-fatal gunshot

Security guard, former Marine on road to recovery after near-fatal gunshot

Security guard shot in head makes remarkable recovery

Just three months after he was shot through the head, Charles Jackson, Jr. of Fayetteville walked out of the hospital and onto the road to recovery Thursday.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Student interview with police details progression of alleged sex assault at home of Cape Fear Christian employee

The Harnett County Sheriff's Office searched the home, computers and iPhone of a Cape Fear Christian Academy employee charged with sexually assaulting a student-athlete, prompted by a detailed report from the boy and his mother, according to warrants released on Friday.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL data journalist

Second accuser comes forward in Cape Fear Christian Academy case; lawyers allege more victims possible

The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is investigating at least one new case involving the Cape Fear Christian Academy employee who is already charged with sexually assaulting one student athlete who was staying at her house.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL data journalist

Two arrested as search continues for body of Asheboro man

Police have arrested two suspects but are still searching for the body of a man they believe was shot and killed Sunday morning.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

'We have to take Durham back:' Dozens rally to end violence in the Bull City

After almost 275 people shot in Durham so far this year, a group of activists joined their voices on Saturday with the goal of joining minds and forces toward change.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Durham police investigating shooting that sends woman to hospital

Durham police are investigating a shooting on Southerland Street on Sunday.

Fayetteville police looking for suspect in attempted child abduction

Fayetteville police said a man tried to abduct a 10-year-old girl when he came to the victim's house asking to come inside and that he knew the victim's mother.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL multiplatform producer

27-year-old mother 'beaten beyond recognition' in her home still fighting for her life

A 27-year-old woman is battling for her life in the hospital after someone beat her 'beyond recognition' in her own home.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fayetteville mother beaten while 2-year-old daughter in the home

Cumberland County officials are still searching for the person who beat a 27-year-old mother while her toddler was in the home.

Man dies after assault on Raleigh greenway

WRAL's Rosalia Fodera reports a man who was found on a Raleigh greenway with serious injuries has passed away.

'My baby didn't deserve this:' Cannon Hinnant's mother shares heartbreak after 5-year-old's murder

Cannon Hinnant's mother, Bonny Waddell, said she is distraught, yet hopeful.

Rosalia Fodera, WRAL multimedia journalist

Fayetteville nurse planning retreats to help sex assault survivors

An estimated 360,000 women are sexually assaulted nationwide every year, but less than a third of them report the assaults to law enforcement. A Fayetteville nurse who has helped countless victims in the emergency room and is a sex assault victim herself is trying to offer another option outside of the justice system to help women heal.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Police investigate deadly Fayetteville shooting

Fayetteville Police were investigating a deadly shooting at Filter Plant Drive and Ames Street overnight Thursday.

Fayetteville police identify victim in deadly shooting

Fayetteville Police identify man found shot to death on roadway

Carol Watson

WATCH: N. Texas officials speak about church shooting

Two people were killed in a shooting at a church near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday morning and a third person has been taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials said.

After the loss of a loved one from violent crime, survivors struggle to cope

A vigil in Raleigh was set to honor victims of violent crime.

Vigil pays tribute for survivors of those killed during crimes

The North Carolina Victim's Assistance Network holds an event every year to remember not only the 600 plus homicide victims but to also raise awareness about the survivors, who are forced to live with the memories, the pain and the grief every single day after a loved one is killed.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter