Suspected Raleigh gunman had at least 2 weapons during deadly shooting that killed 5 people, injured 2 others
Sources told WRAL News the suspect had at least two guns.
Posted — UpdatedOn Monday, WRAL Investigates asked Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson for an interview to talk about the latest developments in the case. The request was denied.
Raleigh police continue to remain tight-lipped about the guns used and who they belonged to.
It’s been three days since Patterson has addressed the public about Oct. 13 mass shooting in Raleigh. Austin Thompson, the 15-year-old shooting suspect, remains in the hospital in critical condition.
A reporter asked Patterson on Oct. 14 about how the gunman got the gun.
“That is part of the investigation that is ongoing,” Patterson said.
Raleigh police have not said if the suspect shot himself or if officers opened fire. The department has also not confirmed the type of weapons used in the attack.
Sources told WRAL Investigates the suspect had at least two guns. During a standoff with the suspect, Raleigh police radio traffic made mention of those guns.
“His firearm is in his right hand,” the radio traffic said. “[The] shotgun is still on the ground. He is still trying to pull the trigger. Nothing is happening.”
After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, law enforcement released information about the weapons within two days. After this summer’s mass shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Illinois, it took just one day to learn the suspect legally purchased multiple weapons.
“As is protocol with the city of Raleigh, we will provide a five-day report that will be coming with all the facts and information that we are able to provide,” Patterson said.
When WRAL Investigates asked police on Monday for more information about the weapons, a department spokesperson would only say that it's part of the ongoing investigation.
The five-day report typically provides a detailed narrative and timeline of events. The police department is expected to release the report on Thursday.
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