Armed Police on Scene of 'Active Shooting' in Raleigh, North Carolina

Police in North Carolina said officers were on the scene of an “active shooting” in Raleigh, on Thursday, October 13.

Raleigh Police said officers were at the scene near Neuse River Greenway and advised residents in the area of McConnell Oliver Drive, Tarheel Club Drive, and Old Milburnie Road to remain in doors.

Footage posted to Facebook by Ricky Denning shows officers patrolling the scene.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said he had instructed state law enforcement to assist in responding to the active shooter in East Raleigh.

Local news was reporting that multiple people have been shot.

This is a developing story. Credit: Ricky Denning via Storyful

Video transcript

- Well, they're looking for about five stars right now. Boy, you better-- you better duck and hide. They're not playing. They really scared though. [LAUGHTER]

Well, they're looking for about five stars right now. Boy, you better-- you better duck and hide. They're not playing. They really scared though.