Some businesses closed, some open after North Hills restaurant shooting in Raleigh
The shopping center around North Hills was mostly deserted by afternoon, with some businesses beginning to close and patrons leaving through police tape and blocked roads after a shooting at the shopping center on Friday.
One man was killed and two others were injured after a man entered Coquette Brasserie and shot one person before turning the gun on himself.
Chris Muela, an employee at the Chick-fil-A, said police told them to not let anyone inside the restaurant at around 11 a.m.
He didn’t hear any shots, but saw police descend on the scene in the aftermath.
“All we saw was this: flashing lights and then cops all around,” Muela said.
Further down the road, patrons left the Fitness Connection after workers announced the gym would be closing for the day.
Most businesses seemed to be deciding on their own whether or not to open and close.
Kings Bowl, which normally opens at 11 a.m. on Fridays, said it will open at 5 pm.
Also, several schools near North Hills were put on lockdown earlier Friday.
This story was originally published January 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM.
