Wake County
‘I hate humans’: Hedingham mass shooter’s notes read in court
Updated February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Raleigh shooting in Hedingham
On Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, seven people were shot in a mass shooting in Raleigh, NC, in the Hedingham community, near the Neuse River Greenway Trail. Five were killed, including a Raleigh police officer. As questions linger and new information comes to light, check back for the latest developments from The News & Observer.
Wake County
Widow of officer killed in Hedingham shooting plays daughter’s message for killer
Updated February 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Local
Raleigh officer’s career, peace of mind ended by Hedingham shooter. Pain remains.
Updated February 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Crime
‘A scream I’ll never forget.’ How a Raleigh officer ID’d the Hedingham killer
Updated February 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Crime
Victims, family members testify at sentencing for Raleigh mass shooter Austin Thompson
Updated February 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Crime
What judge’s new sentencing order means for Hedingham shooter Austin Thompson
Updated January 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Crime
Teen pleads guilty in Raleigh's Hedingham mass shooting. Motive remains unknown.
Updated January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Crime
Accused teen Austin Thompson to plead guilty in Raleigh’s Hedingham mass shooting
Updated January 21, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Crime
Why accused Hedingham shooter’s lawyers hope to keep his searches out of court
Updated January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Crime
Defense pushes back on racism, sexism claims against accused Hedingham shooter
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Crime
Should judge allow accused Hedingham shooter’s statements made in hospital?
Updated December 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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