Violent crime Coverage

Family, friends and community leadres gather to remember violent crime victims

Monday was the start of National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Wake County residents gathered for a vigil to honor the victims of violent crime. Law enforcement leaders and prosecutors hosted the event.

Durham considers city office to support survivors of violence

Durham city leaders are considering the creation of an office to help support victims and families impacted by violence.

'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

Durham DA talks tackling crime as she runs for NC attorney general

Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry released a campaign video highlighting reduced crime rates in Durham.

Durham County DA touts decrease in Durham violence in new campaign video for attorney general

Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry released a campaign video highlighting reduced crime rates in Durham.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

Durham leaders discuss issue of juvenile crime

Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews urged a community-based approach to address crime, highlighting the concerning trend of juvenile involvement in criminal activities.

'We need the help': Durham police chief, city leaders urge community organizations to help curb crime

Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews urged a community-based approach to address crime, highlighting the concerning trend of juvenile involvement in criminal activities.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Community mourns victims as homicide rates increase in Durham

Jeremiah Williams, a 19-year-old with aspirations to go to college, was fatally shot. He is one of 169 people shot this year in Durham.

Durham teen fatally shot as leaders look to curb city's violent crime

Jeremiah Williams, a 19-year-old with aspirations to go to college, was fatally shot. He is one of 169 people shot this year in Durham.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Raleigh to receive training from feds to reduce crime

The city of Raleigh is due to receive federal assistance to help reduce crime. Raleigh police is set to receive consultant feedback, training and other resources as part of the National Public Safety Partnership.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Latest Durham police report shows number of homicides remains steady

Shooting incidents in Durham are up 20% in the first six months of 2023, but the number of people shot is down 25%.

Crime report: Durham shootings up 20% in first half of 2023 compared to previous year, but fewer people shot

Shooting incidents in Durham are up 20% in the first six months of 2023, but the number of people shot is down 25%.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

New Durham report shows children increasingly involved in violent crimes

A new report provides insight into Durham's crime rate. It includes a disturbing trend involving children.

'Too many children involved in very adult crimes': Durham police chief discusses troubling trend in crime report

Citing a new crime report, Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews said she thinks too many young children are involved in serious crimes.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter and Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Man charged with murdering nurse practitioner also attacked Duke medical worker in 2019, court documents show

James Gomes is facing a first-degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of June Onkundi. Court records show Gomes has a history of violence against health care workers.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Court documents show years-long FBI investigation into Durham gangs

The FBI is investigating gangs in Durham, according to new court documents from the sentencing of gang members for the death of a 9-year-old boy.

'We have a gang feud going on here in Durham': Court documents detail FBI's investigation into Durham gangs

The FBI is investigating gangs in Durham, according to new court documents from the sentencing of gang members for the death of a 9-year-old boy.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 22

From religious freedom and law enforcement measures to immigrants and jobs. Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Fact check: NC trooper says violent crime at an 'all-time high'

The president of the North Carolina Troopers Association said violent crime is "at an all-time high" when he announced that his organization would be endorsing U.S. Rep. Ted Budd in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race. PolitiFact checks that claim.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

In Depth with Dan: A look at Biden's $37B bill aimed at preventing violent crime

WRAL's Dan Haggerty breaks down President Biden's $37 billion 'Safer America Plan' by the numbers and deconstructs the alternatives to policing and community-based initiatives within the bill.

Leaders roll out new strategy to curb violence in Raleigh

On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Michael Easley Jr. announced the establishment of the Violent Crime Action Partnership (VCAP) in Raleigh. Several area law enforcement agencies joined Easley on Tuesday to announce that grand juries have indicted 27 people in the last three weeks in Raleigh.

'The violence must stop': Federal partnership leads to indictment of 27 people in Raleigh on gun and drug charges

U.S. Attorney Michael Easley Jr. said that there have already been 24 homicides so far this year in Raleigh. He said the city had 33 homicides total in 2021.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

'An absolute slap to the face of justice': Family critical of Durham's felony conviction rates

WRAL News examined Satana Deberry's record to see if she is achieving her campaign promise to focus on violent crime.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

WRAL Investigates Durham's felony conviction rates

WRAL News examined Satana Deberry's record to see if she is achieving her campaign promise to focus on violent crime.

WRAL Investigates: What's letting violent offenders back out on the streets?

A man charged with murder got released after serving only months in jail. WRAL Investigates what's letting offenders back on the streets.