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A 5-year-old child was shot while riding in a car on U.S. 1 North near the Cary Parkway exit ramp, according to Cary police.


5-year-old shot inside car in Cary

>> BREAKING NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS HERE AT 7 O'CLOCK. A 5 YEAR-OLD WAS SHOT ON US. ONE IN CARY. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M ASHLEY ROWAN, I'M DAN HAGGERTY. WHAT AN AWFUL STORY HERE. AND WE KNOW THE ROAD IS BLOCKED OFF BY POLICE. WE HAVE OUR REPORTERS. THERE WAS THE SCENE WRAL'S ERIC MILLER. >> HE'S LIVE WITH WHAT WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO LEARN HERE. >> AND AN AWFUL IS EXACTLY THE RIGHT WORD HERE IN THE SITUATION. WE'RE STANDING ON SOUTHEAST CARY PARKWAY OVER THOSE LANES OF US ONE NORTHBOUND GROUP. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED. YOU CAN SEE MULTIPLE KERRY POLICE. PEOPLE'S LIVES TO RIGHT LANES AS YOU'RE HEADED TOWARDS RALEIGH CURRENTLY SHUT DOWN AND THEY'RE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD THAT DARK GRAY OR SILVER F ONE, 50 ERIE POLICE HAVEN'T CONFIRMED. THIS IS THE VEHICLE THAT THAT 5 YEAR-OLD WAS IN THE RADIO. TRAFFIC DOES IDENTIFY THE VICTIM IS HAVING BEEN IN A SILVER F-ONE 50 WANT TO SEND UP SKY 5. YOU BETTER SENSE OF THE SIZE AND SCOPE AND SCALE WITH THE SCENE. ERIE POLICE SAY ALL OF THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER 6 THIS AFTERNOON. SO FAR THEY HAVEN'T SAID ANYTHING MORE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES. WHAT EXACTLY LED UP TO THIS OR IF THEY HAVE ANY SUSPECTS AT THIS TIME? >> STILL THIS INVESTIGATION NOW HAVING A MAJOR IMPACT ON RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC FOR THIS EVENING. >> CARS BACKED UP FOR MILES AND MILES AND MILES IN THOSE NORTHBOUND LANES. BRIAN SHRADER, WRAL LIVES IN A WHITE NOW TRACKING THE TRAFFIC IMPACT IN THE BEST WAYS TO GET AROUND THIS ACTIVE INVESTIGATION. RIGHT. INDEED. ALL OF THIS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE AT THE END OF THE EVENING COMMUTE AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT THOSE LIVE PICTURES FROM SKY 5. WE HAVE 2 OF THE 4 LANES BLOCKED THERE ON US. ONE NORTHBOUND. >> AT CARY PARKWAY, THE 2 RIGHT LANES ARE BLOCKED. CARY POLICE ALSO HAVE BLOCKED THE RAMPS FROM I CARY PARKWAY ONTO US ONE NORTHBOUND. YOU CAN SEE THE DELAYS THERE WITH ALL OF THAT TRAFFIC DOWN TO JUST ONE LANE BACKUPS BEGIN AROUND THAT RYAN ROAD. 64 INTERCHANGE AND EXTEND ALL THE WAY UP TO CARY PARKWAY, OF COURSE, WITH THE SERIOUS INVESTIGATION LIKE THIS, IT MAY BE A WHILE BEFORE KERRY POLICE ARE ABLE TO REOPEN ALL OF THOSE LANES. WELL, WE SURE HOPE THAT

5-year-old struck by bullet while riding in a car in Cary

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Raleigh woman survives copperhead bite while protecting dogs, warns of snake encounters

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Cold front Tuesday brings rain and a slight relief from the heat

Tuesday, 7/1, could see a level 1 out of 5 severe storm threat. 

Thom Tillis is leaving the Senate over Medicaid cuts. Here's what they'll mean for NC

Tillis Announces He Wonât Run Again as Trump Threatens to Back Primary Challenger

2 taken into custody after chase around Raleigh ends near RDU

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A Four Oaks family will finally be able to return home to Johnston County after a medical emergency left them stranded in Hawaii for months.


A flight home: $80,000 raised for Four Oaks family after medical crisis in Hawaii

Johnston County family struggles to bring husband home from Hawaii after medical crisis

A North Carolina homeowner was stunned by a 41% increase in his insurance premium, despite no claims or changes to his policy. WRAL 5 On Your Side found the clause allowing the increase is in more than half of home insurance policies statewide.

NC man's homeowners insurance soars 41% in one year due to 'consent to rate' clause

A North Carolina homeowner was stunned by a 41% increase in his insurance premium, despite no claims or changes to his policy.

Seydina Ndiaye was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges related to a March 2023 crash in Clayton that killed Yurii Vakhniak.

Driver found guilty of murder in 2023 Clayton crash

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Three Scotland Neck police officers, including the former chief, will not face criminal charges for their handling of a 2021 unsolved murder case involving LaToya Lawrence.

No criminal charges for Scotland Neck police officers in unsolved murder case

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North Carolina residents were caught up in the largest ever Justice Department health care fraud takedown. According to the DOJ, 324 defendants were charged for alleged participation in health care fraud schemes involving more than $14.6 billion.

Health care fraud: NC professionals charged amid nationwide crackdown

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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' decision to not seek reelection comes after he opposed President Donald Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," which would cut taxes on wages and tips while increasing spending on many of the president's priorities, including immigration enforcement. 

Sen. Thom Tillis won't run in 2026, leaving Senate seat up for grabs

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Joshua Cole, already entangled in a web of legal troubles, now confronts 11 new charges in Wake County, including larceny and conspiracy. 

Durham Chop Shop suspect faces new, additional charges in Wake County

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On Monday afternoon, Sky 5 flew over the remnants of a fire that damaged two homes.

Harnett County fire: Two homes damaged

Possible changes to President Donald Trumpâs big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts are being considered in whatâs called a vote-a-rama, though most of the amendments are expected to fail.

The Latest: Senate votes on amendments to Trumpâs big bill ahead of July 4 deadline

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One of the men accused of killing a Wake County sheriff's deputy has pleaded guilty to one of several charges.

Man accused in Wake deputy murder pleads guilty to federal charge

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From live music to fireworks, July is filled with fun in North Carolina.


60+ events happening in NC this July

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You don't have to drive all the way to the North Carolina mountains to see beautiful waterfalls this season - there are several beautiful and historic waterfalls right here in the Triangle. One is even hidden in the middle of a Raleigh neighborhood.

Chasing waterfalls: Check out 7 whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Lassiter Mill waterfall in Raleigh

With a sizzling hot summer in full swing, there are plenty of places in the Triangle to cool down with frozen treats, such as ice cream shops, gelato stands, and frozen yogurt shops. 

15 places to find the best, tasty frozen treats in central North Carolina

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"Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC" is the latest investigative documentary from the WRAL Doc unit, exploring the alarming trend of cancer striking younger adults in North Carolina and across the nation.
The documentary follows three North Carolinians in their 20s and 30s who never expected a cancer diagnosis so early in life. Behind every personal story is the big question: Why is this happening?

Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC

As temperatures in the Triangle soar past 100 degrees, smartphone users face the risk of device damage from overheating.


Protect your smartphone: Tips to prevent overheating in Triangle's summer heat

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about flooding and missing furniture from the Hawkins-Hartness House.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about flooding, missing furniture from NC lieutenant governor's house

Who could take Sen. Thom Tillis' seat?

Federal budget cuts threaten 660,000-plus people covered by Medicaid expansion

Consent to rate allows insurers to charge more than state negotiated rates

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Holly Springs teen creates swimwear line from recycled plastic

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DPAC ranked as #2 theatre in America by Billboard

Raleigh Water customers will see increase in utility bills effective July 1

Man shot in Durham hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students in deal to avoid execution

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Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

Senate's long day turns to night as GOP works to shore up support on Trumpâs big bill

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A heat wave covers much of Europe and higher temperatures are on the way

Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

Free or discounted summer movies in Triangle

The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

30+ trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Clayton

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Fact check: Will GOP bill give a tax cut to Social Security recipients?

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'There's real impact:' Program that saves the state thousands in Medicaid costs up in the air after proposed funding cut

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Pet stores would be safe from city bans after NC lawmakers sneak provision into squatter bill

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

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NC Republicans advance anti-diversity program bills targeting state agencies, education

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Durham man with 100-plus charges freed on $3K bond, rearrested for operating chop shop at his home

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Cellphone crackdown: New policies going into effect in districts across NC

The future is now as Hurricanes open development camp 

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Dolphins are trading CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers for S Minkah Fitzpatrick

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As early-onset cancer diagnoses surge among young people, doctors and researchers are urgently exploring potential causes including environmental and dietary factors, with ultra-processed foods and sedentary lifestyles under scrutiny.


Diagnosis Young: Doctors see link between lifestyle, cancer diagnoses

Doctors worry ultra-processed foods play role in early onset cancers

Matt Cross, a youth hockey coach and cancer survivor, has turned his personal battle into a mission to educate and inspire others.


Coach Matt, a cancer survivor, wants other young men to take responsibility for their health

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Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, is now facing two misdemeanor charges for selling alcohol without a permit. An arrest warrant states the new charges stem from a party held Saturday at his property. It adds to the charges he already faces from a May 2 event held at his property.

Orange County farm owner facing new charges for another party

Orange County farm owner accused of hosting another party, charged with illegally selling alcohol

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

Hundreds of supporters of North Carolina's shrimp industry, many from coastal counties, descended on the state legislature to protest a proposed ban on shrimp trawling in the state's inland waters.

Hundreds of fishermen protest proposed ban on shrimp trawling in Pamlico Sound

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Iranian hackers targeting specific industries for cyber attacks as conflict escalates

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

Thousands in revenue for field parties raise concerns about underage drinking, agritourism, and safety

WRAL uncovers Wake County public pools operating without inspections

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