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🌱 Hedingham Body Cam Footage Released + New RPD De-Escalation Policy

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Happy Business of Popping Corn Day Raleigh!

Today has a lot more news than the average day, but there's so much happening to take not e of! Don't get overwhelmed, its still a quick summary of all the most important information, and you should be able to get it all in your brain in 5 minutes or less. Some of the most important things to note include:

  • RDU responds to coyote getting hit on the runway.
  • Tree lightings near Raleigh.
  • Raleigh Impact Partner Grant recipients announced.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 55 Low: 43.

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Here are the top seven stories in Raleigh today:

  1. Raleigh police have released officer body camera video taken during the interactions between officers and the suspect in the October 13 mass shooting at Hedingham. The compilation of footage begins as officers approach the outbuilding where suspect, Austin Thompson, was hunkered down. The footage also shows the shooting of Officer C. Clark during gunfire exchange. All six officers who exchanged gunfire with the suspect are on administrative leave per department protocol. (abc11, CBS17, FOX8, Spectrum News 1, WRAL, YouTube)
  2. Newly released 9-1-1 audio has come out that provides insight into the shooting that took place at North Hills on Thanksgiving weekend. During the recording, the caller claims to be a former law enforcement officer and identifies the victim as his son. The caller also says in the call, "I just shot him or he shot himself!" No charges have been filed in the incident as of now, but according to defense attorney and former RPD officer Lee Turner, the suspect's status as a possibly retired law enforcement officer could play a role in charges. The case will likely be presented to the district attorney before decisions regarding charges are made. (abc11, WRAL)
  3. Raleigh police have spent months drafting a policy and getting community feedback and have officially released the new de-escalation policy. On Wednesday, RPD released the 3-page policy that addresses different scenarios, including what to do in the event of a non-compliance situation, saying that officers should act if there's a safety threat, a suspect escape, medical emergency and several other factors. RPD will be using more than $118,000 in federal grant funding to create a longer-term training program and policy. (CBS17)
  4. RDU is responding after a coyote ran onto the runway and was hit by a Southwest plane as it was taking off on Tuesday night. The airport says that there is a plan in place to ensure that wildlife does not come onto the property and inspections on the fence around the airfield are done three times a day. Not including Tuesday's incident, eight coyotes have been struck in the last 20 years at RDU. (abc11, WCCB)
  5. Wake County deputies are searching for two individuals. Elizabeth Lynn Torres, 29, is believed to be in danger due to possible cognitive impairment, but they do not have an official diagnosis. The sheriff's office tried to issue a Silver Alert for Torres but were told it did not meet the criteria for one. (CBS17) The Sheriff's Office also confirmed it was looking for a missing 5-year-old by on Wednesday night. The search for Montrell Copeland has not met the government requirements to be classified as an Amber Alert. (CBS17)
  6. One woman was injured in a shooting at Zacks Grocery Mart on New Bern Avenue on Wednesday night. Reports say more than a dozen shots were fired and the woman was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. (CBS17, WRAL)
  7. A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Thursday morning and transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Officers responded to North Raleigh Boulevard at Milburnie road around 9:55 a.m. The driver remained at the scene of the wreck. (CBS17)

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From my notebook:

  • It's Business of Popping Corn Day, and while I do feel like they could have phrased the holiday better, few things scream this time of year like a giant popcorn tin. If you're looking to locally source the treat, check out Carolina Popcorn Shoppe! It has been in the area since 2000.
  • Under Armour plans to invest more than $1 million in research with NC State as part of a new partnership in textile and material innovation. (NC State University Facebook)
  • The City of Raleigh has announced the three winners for the Raleigh Impact Partner Grants: Harmony, The Amalgamation and Prospera North Carolina.
  • The new Raleigh City Council will have a swearing-in ceremony on December 5 at Raleigh Union Station. (City of Raleigh Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you soon.

— CJ Fullford

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