05/02/2026
Tuesday the Raleigh Police Department held a news conference highlighting RPD’s strategic partners as Chief Rico Boyce addressed a recent cluster of violent crimes that threaten the perception of Raleigh which frequently ranks among the safest large capital cities.
In attendance were representatives from the US Attorney’s Office, Marshall Service, NC Dept. of Public Safety, Adult Correction, Juvenile Justice, Wake County Probation, Sherriff’s Office, and DA’s office.
The Chief juxtaposed Raleigh’s boast-worthy crime statistics with the public perception surrounding recent high-profile events speaking specially about shootings at Food Lion on Creedmoor Rd, Triangle Town Center, and an apartment complex that left one person dead.
Confronting matters head on he called these events unacceptable and committed to addressing gun violence “at the source” highlighting the removal of 474 illegally possessed guns, emphasizing the importance of safe gun storage, and discussing the collaboration across law enforcement agencies to bolster safety in the downtown-nightlife scene and address problem establishments.
He touched on public safety being a shared responsibility and stressed the necessity for community engagement to walk the fine line between prevention and tragedy.
Questions were raised about juvenile offenders who pose a particular challenge and buck the overall trend of lower crimes.
Regarding the Triangle Town Center Mall shooting Boyce expects arrests to be made soon.
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