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A police officer, responding to a report of a stolen vehicle, fatally shot a charging dog.


Raleigh officer fatally shoots dog on Christmas Eve

>> ONE SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, THIS IS WRAL. GOOD EVENING. A FAMILY WANTS TO KNOW WHAT LED A RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER TO SHOOT AND KILL THEIR DOG. THIS HAPPEN CHRISTMAS EVE ON ALDER GROVE ROAD. >> FAMILY TOLD WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN EMOTIONAL CHRISTMAS. >> IMAGINE YOU'RE SITTING DOWN WITH YOUR FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AND YOU HEAR A GUNSHOT. ALL THIS SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE SHOWS US MORE OF WHAT HAPPENED RIGHT OUTSIDE THEIR DOOR. A RALEIGH POLICE CAR ROLLS IN. >> AND A DOG ON THE GROUND. THE FAMILY SAYS A GLITCH IN THE RAW SECURITY VIDEO CUTS. WHAT HAPPENED IN BETWEEN. HE WAS JUST MADE LIKE THIS. AND THE BULLET WAS LIKE RIGHT OVER HERE. WAIT THERE. AMANDA WAS JUST GREAT HERE. LISBETH MAIGRET DAY HEARD A GUNSHOT AND THEN SAW HER 5 YEAR-OLD HUSKY MAXEY ON THE GRASS. I JUST REMEMBER RUNNING UP TO HIM, HUGGING HIM LIKE I CRIED. IT WAS JUST SO BY RALEIGH. POLICE SAY THEY WENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR A STOLEN CAR INVESTIGATION. THEY SAY AN AGGRESSIVE DOG CHARGED AT THE OFFICER. THEN THE OFFICER SHOT AND KILLED HIM. HE WAS JUST JUST A NICE THOUGHT. WE THOUGHT COULD NEVER HURT ANYBODY. FAMILY SAYS THEY TRAINED THE DOG TO PLAY IN THE YARD. OFF-LEASH. IT'S A HEAVY CHRISTMAS FOR THIS FAMILY. THEY WANT TO KNOW WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED THE EVENING BEFORE. WHY DID HE JUST HEY, SIR? >> PEPPER SPRAYED WHAT HE HAD TO SHOW HIM RIGHT IN THE HEAD. POLICE ARE WORKING WITH THE DOG'S FAMILY SAYING IT'S NOT THE RESULT THEY WANTED, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS. >> RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT IS INVESTIGATING THIS. THAT STANDARD WHEN AN OFFICER FIRES

Raleigh police officer fatally shoots dog on Christmas Eve

Dog shot by Raleigh officer

Christmas Day becomes ideal travel day for some at RDU

Traveler on Christmas walking through Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Mild Christmas weather continues into the evening, but possibly wet start to the new year on the way

Christmas Day forecast 2024

Shooting, death at transitional housing reported in Fayetteville on Christmas Eve

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Helping Hand Mission feeds Christmas meal to those in need

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BeyoncÃ©'s performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day

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Crash takes out stoplights, powerlines on Capital Blvd.; several lanes closed

Crash on Capital Boulevard near Trawick Road in Raleigh

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When asked what caused the crash or if anyone else was injured, troopers told WRAL News the investigation is ongoing.

Driver killed in Christmas crash in Goldsboro

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Looking for stores open on Christmas Day? Here's a guide to grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants that are open on Dec. 25 this year.


What's open and closed on Christmas? Grocery and retail hours for 2024

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Waves crashing on the beach in Oak Island has become home for Michelle and Craig Ryan after moving here from Chicago almost four years ago. During the holiday season though, they bring something to the beach that's always been home.

Oak Island Christmas tree on the beach becomes community tradition

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For the first time in nearly 20 years, Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah coincide on December 25, 2024. This unique overlap, known as Chrismukkah, celebrates shared values of light, love and unity as Raleigh's Jewish and Christian communities embrace interfaith traditions.


Love, peace, light: Christmas and Hanukkah share values and, in 2024, a date

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This Christmas is a challenging one for communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. As recovery continues, people across the state are stepping up to keep the spirit alive. 


Hot Springs unites for heartwarming Christmas celebration amid Hurricane Helene recovery

Iron Horse Station in Hot Springs, NC

 The first night of Hanukkah and Christmas Day converge for the first time since 2005.

Chrismukkah: How to celebrate when major holidays meet on the calendar

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(CNN) -- Whooping cough has been surging in the United States for months and the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests there are no signs of slowing.

Whooping cough cases in the US are the highest they've been in a decade

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Tarniquia Scott, a repeat offender from Enfield with a violent criminal history, is accused of ambushing two men on East 8th Street.


Armed, dangerous woman wanted in Scotland Neck ambush, shooting

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HONOLULU (AP) -- One of the world's most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday.

Stunning photos show lava erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

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Consumer Reports breaks down which retailers make holiday returns hassle-free and which ones might leave you frustrated with fees and restrictions.

Consumer Reports reveals the best and worst retailers for holiday returns

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Check out our list of winter break activities to keep the kids entertained over the holiday break.

Ideas for family fun in Raleigh over winter break

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There are so many places to see Christmas light displays in North Carolina.


Holiday light shows: Best places to see Christmas lights in NC

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From giant acorns to plastic pigs, North Carolina has some of the quirkiest traditions that make ringing in the new year a unique and unforgettable experience.


Acorn, pig, pickles: Unusual New Year's Eve celebrations in North Carolina

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Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time. 

50 of the best Christmas movies of all time

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Here's how Triangle residents can prepare for the winter season.

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WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter. Thousands of families benefit from the annual, major community campaign, a partnership between WRAL and the Salvation Army.

Coats for the Children: Donate in person, online to keep kids warm this winter

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This Christmas is a challenging one for mountain communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene, including Madison County. WRAL's Heidi Kirk shows us what Christmas week looks like for those stepping up to keep the spirit alive.

Western NC keeps Christmas cheer alive amid hurricane recovery

Helping Hand Mission feeds people in need for Christmas

Tar Heel Traveler: Bowling Santa

Consumer Reports reveals stores with the best and worst return policies

Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah in the Triangle

Shooting, death at transitional housing reported in Fayetteville

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1 surrenders in connection to shooting at Lumberton Walmart

Man in custody after Christmas Eve stabbing in Wake County, deputies say

Authorities investigating crash Tuesday on I-40; cause unknown

Aberdeen police investigate Christmas Eve shooting on Victory Lane, one person injured

A baby froze to death overnight in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire delays

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Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors, officials say

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners on Christmas Eve

Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US

Ready to get out of the house after Christmas? Here are some options.


Weekend best bets: Hip Hop Nutcracker, ice skating, karaoke

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Restaurants open on Christmas: Where to eat out on Dec. 25

5 Faves: Best Triangle holiday traditions

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Christmas meals to go: Restaurants and grocery stores offering holiday meals

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3, 2, 1! Your guide to New Year's Eve in the Triangle

Out & About

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

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Cooper, Helene responders and immigrants: PolitiFact's top NC fact-checks of 2024

Fact-checking claims about Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and new Tesla products

Would a government shutdown affect holiday mail and travel? 8 questions, answered.

Trump debate claim is 2024 'Lie of the Year'

Cooper issues new pardons, but doesn't copy Biden's sweeping commutations

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 19

On the Record: Next auditor promises conservative principles not partisan politics

Federal government shutdown could have significant impacts on NC

$9.2 billion in disaster aid for North Carolina at risk if Congress can't pass funding plan

Brain Game: Research Triangle High School vs Middle College High School

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How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

Durham Public Schools leaders weigh solutions for school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools approves family responsibility zones as bus driver shortage continues

Center for Safer Schools moves to a new agency, how that will affect school safety

Before your holiday gifts arrive, federal officers inspect them at this massive Atlanta facility

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Why Greenland? Trump wants to deal for mineral-rich country

Inside Poe Hall: The chemicals and where they were found

The evolving approach to PCBs at UNC System schools

NC doctor's license revoked after he sent sexual text to patient's father

Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10

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Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans

Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory

The history of each NCHSAA school in football state championships

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Statewide Football Rankings: 4A champion Grimsley finishes as the clear No. 1

Cresset Christian leaves NCISAA less than a year after winning 1A girls basketball title

HighSchoolOT's final regional Top 15 rankings for football

Gregory Fee leads West past East in all-star football game

Last year, a group of NC State employees battling breast cancer urged the university to test Poe Hall for environmental hazards. The results showed dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, prompting the university to close the building, displacing hundreds of workers and students. Over the past six months, WRAL reviewed more than 1,000 pages of testing documents to uncover what they may have been exposed to.

Toxic chemical testing inside NC State's Poe Hall: Where tests were taken and what was found

Toxic chemical testing inside NC Stateâs Poe Hall

The clock is ticking on TikTok, the popular social media app. Congress passed the ban in April and it's set to take effect in January. The company has asked the United States Supreme Court to intervene. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talked to experts who say the court might step in.

Looming TikTok ban could be paused by U.S. Supreme Court

Internal emails reveal that Durham's District Attorney, Satana Deberry, has a policy of dismissing some "possession of a firearm by a felon" charges if no violence is involved, which some community members believe is contributing to increased crime.

No consequences: Records reveal Durham DA's policy not to prosecute gun charges

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Most people probably can't name the state labor commissioner, but that person oversees worker safety for the entire state. A political newcomer won the office this year - Republican Luke Farley.

Next NC labor commissioner to focus on worker safety

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The research, published in JAMA, suggests that active monitoring could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for low-risk patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), known as stage zero breast cancer.


New Duke study could mean fewer with early-stage breast cancer would face surgery, radiation

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WRAL Investigates uncovers one local district attorney's policy facing criticism, and how other cities in the Triangle compare.

Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? Durham County DA's policy under fire

Monday at 6: Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? The local DA's policy under fire, and how other cities compare.

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Consumer reporters reveals how to book travel like a pro  

CBP scanning imported goods for counterfeit goods during holiday season

Can you trust what's under your tree? Customs officers check packages for fakes

Restaurant Ratings: Shanghai Alley, Taco Bell and El Mariachi

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FEMA lags behind its prior projection as hundreds of Helene victims await temporary housing

NC a hotbed for extremist group's activities, expert says

'Paper terrorism' jams up NC courts, costs taxpayers, targets law enforcement

FTC claims weapon detector company misled school systems

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Tom Snyder: AI is unavoidable and other top tech stories of 2024

Grace Ueng: The transformative power of saying thank you

Mike Walden: Are tariffs the answer?

Donald Thompson: Want high-performing teams? Promote creative tension and workplace trust

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Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election

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Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights

American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says

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Pet of the Day: Dec. 22, 2024

Holiday reunion: Siblings, adopted apart, meet for first time

Holiday tips for those caring for loved ones with dementia

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

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South Carolina transgender athlete bill advances in state House