Wake County teen arrested in class for Burlington shooting
A 16-year-old Wake County student was arrested during school hours in connection with a Burlington shooting last weekend.
A Wake County high school student was arrested during class Wednesday morning at East Wake Magnet High School, WRAL reported. The school went into a holding period around 10:20 a.m. while deputies from the Wake County Sheriff's Office made the arrest.
The student, a 16-year-old from Zebulon, was charged in connection with a shooting that occurred on October 24 at Alamance Crossing shopping center in Burlington, ABC11 WTVD reported. The incident involved an altercation between the teen and a man, who was shot with a 9mm handgun.
The victim was hospitalized at Alamance Regional Medical Center and was reported to be stable and recovering, according to WTVD. Burlington Police charged the teen with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, inciting a riot, and possession of a handgun by a minor.
Following the arrest, the teen was taken to the Wake County Detention Center and denied bond, WTVD added.
- ABC11 WTVD: Wake teen arrested in class in connection with Burlington shooting
- WRAL: Wake County student arrested during class, charged with attempted murder in Burlington shooting
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