A woman allegedly opened fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, striking two lawyers and sending them to the hospital, police said.
Raleigh police identified a woman as the suspect in the shooting, which occurred near the courthouse entrance. Authorities said both victims were transported to nearby medical facilities. Officials did not immediately release their names or update their conditions.
Police said an investigation was underway to determine what led to the shooting. Detectives are working to establish a timeline, interview witnesses and review any available surveillance footage from the area. No information was immediately available about whether anyone else was involved or whether charges had been filed.
The incident prompted law enforcement to respond to the scene as they investigated. Court operations in the immediate area were affected while authorities conducted their work; officials have not yet said when normal courthouse activity will resume.
Raleigh police asked anyone with information about the incident or with video or photos from the scene to contact investigators. As the inquiry continues, officials urged the public to avoid the area and follow updates from local authorities.
This is a developing story; further details from police, including the status of the injured lawyers and whether the suspect remains in custody, were not immediately available.