Gun violence Coverage

Durham leaders: Our best is not enough to quell gun violence

Durham City Council members and the mayor discussed the shooting of three teens and the recent string of shootings of others under 18. Through Thursday, 13 people under 18 had been shot in the Bull City.

Two boys shot Thursday in Durham; so far this year, 15 people under 18 have been shot

Two boys were shot in separate incidents in Durham Thursday, bringing the total of those under 18 shot so far this year to at least 15, according to police.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Durham residents can now see where ShotSpotter 'hears' gunshots

People can see an online dashboard for how the police are using ShotSpotter in a three-square-mile area of east and southeast Durham.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Family of 16-year-old killed in Durham said he was sweet and loving

Police are investigating a double homicide that happened Tuesday. Police said three 16-year-olds were shot; two were killed and the third was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Family members identified one of the deceased teens as Angel Canales.

Family says teen accused of shooting 3 Durham students was a 'good kid' with no prior criminal history

Two 16-year-old boys are dead and another 16-year-old boy is in the hospital from a shooting in Durham on Tuesday.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Senior Durham reporter

Editorial: Close gun loopholes, don't open more and make things more dangerous

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 -- Legislation to appease big campaign donors shouldn't come at the cost of North Carolinians' safety. It is no affront to true gun rights to make sure firearms don't end up in the hands of those who are adjudicated as a danger to their communities or themselves.

Wake County creating plan to cut gun violence

Wake County commissioners are working to get a handle on gun violence, creating a new program to keep people safer.

Wake County creating program to tackle gun violence

Wake County commissioners are working to get a handle on gun violence, creating a new program to keep people safer.

Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor/reporter

Convicted felon charged with selling AR-15 to pawn shop

A convicted felon turned himself in on Tuesday after Pitt County deputies say he sold an AR-15.

WITN staff

NC House sends pistol permit repeal bill to Gov. Cooper, after emotional debate on violence and gun rights

Pistol permits are the only thing stopping many domestic abusers from easily buying a gun in North Carolina. Republicans say repealing them is an important Second Amendment priority. Democrats fear increase in violence.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

President Biden signs executive order expanding background checks for gun sales

The goal of the North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention will be to improve information sharing across the state and local agencies working to fight crime, and will treat violence as a public health issue.

Cooper establishes state office for violence prevention

Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to reduce violence and firearm misuse.

New NC agency will coordinate training, awareness about guns statewide

The goal of the state Office of Violence Prevention will be to improve information sharing across the state and local agencies working to fight crime, and will treat violence as a public health issue.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

The Wrap: After all these years, Medicaid expansion moving

The week in North Carolina politics from WRAL's NC Capitol team

Kids in gangs, crime in schools: NC leaders receive crime update Thursday

Kids in gangs and crimes at schools -- the Governor's Crime Commission on Thursday will work to address those top concerns for parents and state safety leaders.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Child gun deaths rising faster in NC than in other parts of the US, report finds

On Monday, the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force released its annual report. Homicides and suicides increased sharply compared to the year before, the report found.

Children in NC are 51% more likely to die from gun violence than national average, report finds

On Monday, the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force released its annual report. Homicides and suicides increased sharply compared to the year before, the report found.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Durham approves more funding for Bull City United anti-violence group

A violence intervention program in Durham is getting another round of funding.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Racial justice advocates oppose repeal of pistol permit law

Advocates for racial justice and rural communities spoke out Monday against proposals to repeal the state law requiring a permit to purchase a handgun, saying their communities are already disproportionately suffering from gun violence.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

15-year-old shot in Goldsboro Friday

Officers in Goldsboro responded to several alerts from the ShotSpotter system on Olivia Lane.

'State of Urgency': Durham students take the stage after teen shot near high school

Student actors took the stage Wednesday at Hillside High School in Durham, performing a play addressing gun violence written by a former teacher.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Hillside principal mourns lost potential of student killed in shooting

Principal William Logan of Hillside High School in Durham, NC, reflects on the recent shooting of two students, one of whom died, on American Tobacco Trail near the school. He knew both boys personally and speaks of their potential.

NC school districts not required to track threats of violence

After threats caused six school lockdowns on Friday, WRAL News is looking into how law enforcement agencies are working to hold students accountable -- and how the state could strengthen laws to protect schools.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

13-year-old arrested for threats made against multiple schools in Wayne County

The increase in security comes after threats against the schools were communicated on Instagram.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Beyond physical healing: Hospital programs follow up with gunshot victims

As the number of gunshot victims showing up the emergency department continues to rise, WakeMed is working to launch a new program it hopes will provide gun violence survivors support and resources to avoid the chance of another shooting or re-injury or retaliation.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter