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Photos: Multiple people shot and five killed in Raleigh. Suspect in custody.

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Raleigh mass shooting in Hedingham neighborhood

On Oct. 13, 2022, seven people were shot in Raleigh, NC, in the Hedingham neighborhood near the Neuse River Greenway Trail. Five were killed, including a Raleigh police officer. High school student Austin Thompson was charged with their murders. Read The News & Observer’s ongoing coverage of the mass shooting, Thompson’s guilty plea and ongoing civil lawsuit.

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Multiple people were shot and five killed, including a police officer, in northeastern Raleigh in and around the Hedingham community, a Raleigh city official said Thursday.

Police report that the suspect, a 15-year-old male, is in custody.

Friday morning, Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson named the victims at the press conference. They are: Raleigh Police Officer Gabriel Torres, 29, Nicole Connors, 52, Susan Karnatz, 49, Mary Marshall, 34, James Thompson, 16.

READ MORE: What we know about the victims of Raleigh mass shooting

Here are some images of the scenes in the aftermath of the mass shooting, as captured by News & Observer photojournalists.

Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Police work the scene on Osprey Cove Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022.
Police work the scene on Osprey Cove Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Chief of Police Estella Patterson speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood.
Raleigh Chief of Police Estella Patterson speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Firemen clean the porch and sidewalk at 5355 Sahalee Way on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C., after the killing of five people yesterday in the Hedingham neighborhood including an off-duty police officer.
Raleigh Firemen clean the porch and sidewalk at 5355 Sahalee Way on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C., after the killing of five people yesterday in the Hedingham neighborhood including an off-duty police officer. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This section of the News River Greenway was re-opened on Friday afternoon, October 14, 2022 after it was cleaned by the Raleigh Fire Department, and police finished their investigation into the death of five people including an off-duty police officer yesterday.
This section of the News River Greenway was re-opened on Friday afternoon, October 14, 2022 after it was cleaned by the Raleigh Fire Department, and police finished their investigation into the death of five people including an off-duty police officer yesterday. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
John Bobeng, who lives at the corner of Sahalee Way and Castle Pines Dr., takes in his trash can on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. Bobeng said he was outside yesterday when he hear the gunfire leading to the death of five people in the Hedingham neighborhood, including an off-duty police officer.
John Bobeng, who lives at the corner of Sahalee Way and Castle Pines Dr., takes in his trash can on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. Bobeng said he was outside yesterday when he hear the gunfire leading to the death of five people in the Hedingham neighborhood, including an off-duty police officer. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Neighbors visit with each other on Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as law enforcement continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people, including an off-duty police officer.
Neighbors visit with each other on Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as law enforcement continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people, including an off-duty police officer. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police talk with a resident on Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby.
Raleigh Police talk with a resident on Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Law enforcement walk down Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people including an off-duty police officer on Thursday.
Law enforcement walk down Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people including an off-duty police officer on Thursday. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police detectives look for evidence along the golf course in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people, including an off-duty police officer.
Raleigh Police detectives look for evidence along the golf course in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people, including an off-duty police officer. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin is comforted following a press briefing about a shooting that left five people dead on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin is comforted following a press briefing about a shooting that left five people dead on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood.
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Police stand at the entrance to Neuse River Greenway Trail parking lot at Abington Lane in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Police stand at the entrance to Neuse River Greenway Trail parking lot at Abington Lane in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, October 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Law enforcement officers block off Old Milburnie Road, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022 after an active shooter was reported with multiple injuries in the Hedingham neighborhood.
Law enforcement officers block off Old Milburnie Road, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022 after an active shooter was reported with multiple injuries in the Hedingham neighborhood. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper walks through the Raleigh municipal building following a press briefing about a shooting that left five people dead on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper walks through the Raleigh municipal building following a press briefing about a shooting that left five people dead on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022.
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
A helicopter hovers over I-540 in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, October 13, 2022.
A helicopter hovers over I-540 in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, October 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper listen during a press briefing about a shooting that left five people dead, including an off-duty police officer, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper listen during a press briefing about a shooting that left five people dead, including an off-duty police officer, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
A Raleigh Police officer shines a light behind homes in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Trail area in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
A Raleigh Police officer shines a light behind homes in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Trail area in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Police work the scene on Osprey Cove Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022.
Police work the scene on Osprey Cove Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police officers walk door to door checking on residents in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Trail area in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Raleigh Police officers walk door to door checking on residents in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Trail area in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022.
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Police walk at the entrance to Neuse River Greenway Trail parking lot at Abington Lane in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Police walk at the entrance to Neuse River Greenway Trail parking lot at Abington Lane in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, October 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh police go door to door to ask residents if they are ok and if everyone in their family is accounted for Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022, in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh police go door to door to ask residents if they are ok and if everyone in their family is accounted for Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022, in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022.
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police officers walk door to door checking on residents in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Trail area in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Raleigh Police officers walk door to door checking on residents in the Hedingham neighborhood and Neuse River Trail area in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Police escort unidentified men out of the garage at 5355 Sahalee Way on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby.
Police escort unidentified men out of the garage at 5355 Sahalee Way on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police have blocked Sahalee Way and Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby.
Raleigh Police have blocked Sahalee Way and Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Officials stand outside WakeMed in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Officials stand outside WakeMed in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Police block the entrance to I-540 east at Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct 13, 2022.
Police block the entrance to I-540 east at Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022.
Police gather at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Cars back up as they exit I-540 East at Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct 13, 2022.
Cars back up as they exit I-540 East at Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct 13, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh police go door to door to ask residents if they are ok and if everyone in their family is accounted for Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022, in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh police go door to door to ask residents if they are ok and if everyone in their family is accounted for Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2022, in the Hedingham neighborhood in Raleigh, N.C. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David and Raleigh Fire Chief Herbert Griffin arrive for a press briefing at the Raleigh Municipal Building on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. Multiple people were shot, and at least five people were killed on the Neuse River Greenway on Thursday afternoon in Raleigh.
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David and Raleigh Fire Chief Herbert Griffin arrive for a press briefing at the Raleigh Municipal Building on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. Multiple people were shot, and at least five people were killed on the Neuse River Greenway on Thursday afternoon in Raleigh. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Law enforcement officers congregate outside an armored vehicle at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Law enforcement officers congregate outside an armored vehicle at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police talk with a motorist on Sahalee Way in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby.
Raleigh Police talk with a motorist on Sahalee Way in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
A Raleigh Fireman cleans the porch at 5355 Sahalee Way on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C., after the killing of five people yesterday in the Hedingham neighborhood including an off-duty police officer.
A Raleigh Fireman cleans the porch at 5355 Sahalee Way on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C., after the killing of five people yesterday in the Hedingham neighborhood including an off-duty police officer. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Police detectives look for evidence along the golf course in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people, including an off-duty police officer.
Raleigh Police detectives look for evidence along the golf course in the Hedingham neighborhood on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as they continue to investigate the shooting that killed 5 people, including an off-duty police officer. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood.
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Law enforcement officers congregate outside an armored vehicle at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Law enforcement officers congregate outside an armored vehicle at the Aldi on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh after 5 people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Raleigh Chief of Police Estella Patterson speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood.
Raleigh Chief of Police Estella Patterson speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 outside the Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex in Raleigh following a mass shooting that left 5 people dead Thursday in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
An ambulance that was escorted by two police officers on motorcycles rushes down New Bern Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. in after 5 people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
An ambulance that was escorted by two police officers on motorcycles rushes down New Bern Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. in after 5 people were shot and killed in the Hedingham Neighborhood and Nuese River Trail area in Raleigh Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A resident of Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood walks their dog on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as law enforcement continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby.
A resident of Castle Pines Drive in the Hedingham neighborhood walks their dog on Friday morning, October 14, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. as law enforcement continue to investigate the killing of five people yesterday on the greenway nearby. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 13, 2022 at 8:05 PM.

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Raleigh mass shooting in Hedingham neighborhood

On Oct. 13, 2022, seven people were shot in Raleigh, NC, in the Hedingham neighborhood near the Neuse River Greenway Trail. Five were killed, including a Raleigh police officer. High school student Austin Thompson was charged with their murders. Read The News & Observer’s ongoing coverage of the mass shooting, Thompson’s guilty plea and ongoing civil lawsuit.

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