Welcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutRaleigh Police charge woman with murder in North Hills Drive stabbingFriday 2025A woman's assault charges were upgraded to murder after a Raleigh stabbing victim died Friday (WTVD) -- A woman has been arrested and charged with murder in a stabbing earlier this month had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflict serious injury but her charges were upgraded after the victim The stabbing happened April 12 shortly after 1:15 a.m He was taken to a hospital but died Friday from his injuries Ireland was taken into custody shortly after the stabbing the district attorney's office upgraded the charges ALSO SEE | Man wanted in Raleigh bank robbery in November arrested in Illinois ABC11 is tracking crime and safety across Raleigh and in your neighborhood The City of Raleigh invites you to come share your thoughts and concerns surrounding the Dandridge Drive Neighborhood Bikeway Project as well as share other ideas for the Biltmore Hills neighborhood This event offers an open and engaging environment for community members to receive information regarding planned transportation projects in the area to resolve any misunderstanding surrounding the impacts of the project and to hear what other needs you as a neighborhood feel need to be evaluated further Staff will facilitate an introductory presentation to discuss topics we are aware of from past neighborhood conversations with an opportunity for a meeting wide conversation Staff will then facilitate an open house style meeting with various tables with specific subjects so that attendees can break out and talk about specifics in a smaller setting NTMP@raleighnc.gov This feedback widget is not intended for customer service issues This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory Raleigh police cleared the scene Friday evening after a deadly shooting at a North Hills restaurant Restaurant workers remember Schaffer for his kindness "He just seemed like he was just there to work that’s all it seemed like," a restaurant worker said Schaffer’s resume highlights his dedication as an employee showcasing several years of experience in the hospitality industry dozens of officers swarmed the front of the North Hills shopping center Raleigh police chief Estella Patterson said all shots were fired inside Coquette which is around the time WRAL News first learned of the shooting Aguilar described the moments before he and his coworker were shot "We were having our daily meeting before the shift began," he said "One of our employees had brought in a cake to celebrate a bartender's birthday Heather Young is another server at Coquette who witnessed Friday's shooting inside the restaurant "Everyone is checking on each other," Young  said "Even workers that haven’t worked there in a long time "It’s probably going to get closed down but we’re a tight-knit family here WRAL News asked Young what she knew about Colom and if he ever had any signs that something could go wrong "I never got to know him like that," Young said WRAL News spoke with multiple witnesses who saw officers rush injured people out of the restaurant an office building that overlooks Coquette said her staff saw people run from the restaurant whose family also lives in North Hills area To have something like this happening right outside our office is heartbreaking," Coley said WRAL News contacted Coquette restaurant regarding the shooting and the owner stated they have "no comment" at this time Lassiter Mill Road and the I-440 ramp to Six Forks Road were closed for several hours during the police investigation trapping shoppers and employees inside during and beyond the busy lunch hour Six Forks Road reopened in front of North Hills WRAL News spoke to a man who was about 800 feet from Croquette when the shots were fired The man said a police officer came up to his car and told him to stay put for his own safety Shoppers at North Hills told reporters they had been there since 10 a.m People who work outside of the shopping center including a man who runs a nail salon in the area and two people who work at the nearby Exxon station A woman and her husband shopping at Monkee's said they saw a couple dozen police cars and SWAT teams and we don't see much of that," the woman said "Now we are trying to have lunch and leave."  Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell, who is attending a conference in Washington, D.C., told WRAL News on a Zoom interview that she is appreciative for police officers' quick response WRAL News spoke with Lori Jones, a former Coquette employee who served as a line cook in 2008 Jones said she learned of the shooting when her phone was flooded with messages from people asking if she was safe "I can't wrap my mind around it [that it] happened at Coquette or at North Hills for that matter I'm very intentional with places I choose to work for safety .. This was the last thing I thought I would have to think about today." 11 a.m.: A 911 call was made saying someone was shooting at another person The North Hills camera showed a large police presence at the shopping center off Six Forks Road The video showed one person injured and at least 20 police cars A viewer told WRAL News people at nearby office buildings were "hunkered down." 11:10 a.m.: Radio traffic begins to reveal more details about the shooting: "I want to confirm we have clearance to approach Lassiter Mill and Six Forks." "They have reporting of an active shooter at Croquette at the Circle at North Hills Mall .. last note said the subject is running towards the café." "We've got one patient  so far at Dartmouth and Six Forks and RPD is bring us a second patient at Lassiter Mill and Six Forks." "We got a white male with a GSW to the head could be the possible suspect as well we are right here at the dumpster in front of Edible Art." 11:15 a.m.: Police said this is not an active shooter situation but asked the public to avoid the area. Video shows officers with guns drawn at the Park and Market Raleigh police said law enforcement searched nearby businesses for other suspects or injured people One man said he heard the sirens from his office building "I went over to the window to see what was happening," said Eric Groover 11:20 a.m.: Emergency responders were assessing injuries and working to get people to the hospital A witness at the scene reported one person died 11:30 a.m.: Multiple nearby schools go into code red lockdown Douglas Magnet Elementary School and Brooks Magnet Elementary School which means students are locked in their classrooms Several other schools were in a code yellow lockdown which means the school's exterior doors are locked and no one can enter or exit Parents were asked not try to come to the schools to get their children Six Forks Road was closed in both directions near North Hills and nearby crashes on Six Forks Road were complicating the traffic situation 11:45 a.m.: Based on Broadcastify radio traffic it appeared law enforcement had everything under control: North Hills Security has touched base with all the business .. there is no issues at any other businesses or residences." People in the area told WRAL News they heard several gunshots near the front of the shopping center near Six Forks Road 12 p.m.: WRAL News crews are not allowed near the front of the shopping center but a witness said there are multiple ambulances in the area and she saw several people carried out by police No one can enter or exit the shopping center with all roads surrounding it completely blocked People who were at North Hills to shop or have lunch are being held inside the shopping center 12:15 p.m.: Nearby schools in lockdowns begin to go into code green 12:45 p.m.: A press conference from the police chief was livestreamed on WRAL.com 4:13 p.m.: The North Hills Facebook page posted the following statement: "Earlier today, Coquette – a beloved restaurant in our North Hills community – was the scene of a terrible tragedy. We are deeply saddened by what happened and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and individuals affected. A GoFundMe has been created to help support the Coquette family and those impacted by this incident We invite our community to come together during this difficult time to offer comfort and support to this treasured Raleigh gathering place." 4:15 p.m.: Coquette employees told WRAL News that George Colom, the executive chef of the restaurant, shot two of the restaurant's employees The employees said Colom shot and killed Jonathan Schaffer Colom is also accused of shooting Jonathan Aguilar one of the employees that WRAL News spoke to on Friday Aguilar's injuries are non-life-threatening Aguilar showed WRAL News his injuries saying, "There's a bullet still lodged in my hand here."  Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is asked to call the Raleigh Police Department at 919-996-3335 or visit Crimestoppers at raleighcrimestoppers.org and click “Leave a Tip” on the top right of the page. You can share photos or news tips with WRAL at wral.com/reportit A GoFundMe has been set up to support the Coquette family as well as the victims and employees affected 919-996-2383 Michele Cordaro DirectorAlyssa Drake Assistant Director  Get DirectionsKnow Before You Go Laurel Hills Park has a pond and nature area to explore View other playground locations. Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility.  Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval payment will be required to confirm the reservation Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment View other shelter locations View other court locations. Request your field rental online using RecLink or contact Athletics at 919-996-2154 View other field locations. This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory. Expansion of the existing tennis complex with new courts and stormwater devices.  This facility will contain accessibility improvements with a reconfigured parking lot.      Interactive map of Park ProjectsList of Park Projects EngagementTerry NaranjoTerry.Naranjo@raleighnc.gov919-996-2659 Design and ConstructionJaleel AlsarrayJaleel.Alsarray@raleighnc.gov919-996-4056 No planning phase involved in this bond project The City Council adopted the Schematic Design on Oct The design and renovation process for the Biltmore Hills Park Tennis project followed the Consult Pathway, as outlined in the City of Raleigh Public Participation Playbook Schematic Plan City Council Presentation, Oct. 1, 2024 dining and residential district came to a halt Friday as police investigated a shooting Businesses and schools were locked down during the middle of the day in and around the North Hills shopping center in Raleigh's Midtown One man was killed, another was in critical condition and a third injured in a shooting that police said happened inside Coquette restaurant just as it was set to open at 11 a.m. The emergency response closed Six Forks Road, a major north-south thoroughfare, at Interstate 440 for hours. The road was re-opened just before 3 p.m. Businesses within the popular live, work and play district were able to re-open by early afternoon, and people were seen walking around, but no vehicle traffic was allowed in or out.   Dominique Brooks had just finished teaching a yoga class and was getting breakfast in the area when her drive home turned to a standstill. "Every possible avenue was completely blocked off by fire trucks or police cars," Brooks said. "I saw they had put, like, huge things of police tape across the entrances to other half of North Hills." Brooks learned from other yoga teachers at the studio about a shooting. After her class, she was stuck sitting in her car. "I was looking out my windows kind of nervously, like oh gosh, is he gonna run across the street and start shooting over here?," she said. Employees and shoppers were trying to get out of North Hills while Wake County parents were trying to get into the area to get their children. Carroll Middle School was one of a handful of Wake County schools that was in a code red lockdown. Parents said, while it was stressful not knowing what was going on, they were confident the teachers were keeping their children safe. "We initially got a text from the school system saying there was a code red, and I put a text out to some of my friends asking for prayers, and they were immediately texting back what they had seen on the news," said April, the mother of a student at Carroll Middle. April, who did not share her last name, said she picked up her child and two others after the code red lockdown was lifted. "They were clear the whole time that it was not an active shooter," she said. "We were able to turn on the news and know that they weren't in imminent danger, but [we're] still glad for it to be over and it to be done." (KATU) — The Beaverton School District has floated an idea that many parents are taking issue with - a potential merger of the new Raleigh Hills Elementary campus which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2026 Raleigh Park parents voiced their concerns Tuesday at a meeting held by the Raleigh Park Parent Teacher Organization “Our feeder middle school is Whitford and they have 780 students And so you're making these mega schools that feel very different and industrial,” said Jade Gonzalez The Beaverton School District says Raleigh Hills currently has less than 300 students - though it will have a capacity of about 790 students when the new building opens in the fall of 2026 sometimes it means that the programming options no longer make sense you have fewer opportunities,” said Shellie Bailey-Shah the district could choose to merge Raleigh Hills with a different school They've identified a handful of options: Montclair Elementary seated in a packed auditorium disagreed with the tentative proposed plan by the district to consolidate it feels as if it's a financially motivated decision rather than something that's putting student success at the center,” said Liz Terzo The district says they'll be looking at student success later in the process Right now they’re trying to give students who have the poorest building conditions in their district “We’re looking at it from an enrollment and facilities basis only,” said Steve Sparks BSD’s Executive Administrator for Long Range Planning the planning committee anticipates making a recommendation as to the consolidation of Raleigh Hills with another elementary school there will be at least three community forums for families to voice their opinions the school board will vote on the plan put forth by the aforementioned entities Expanding outdoor pickleball opportunities Join us as we celebrate the pickleball court conversion at North Hills Park made possible through the generosity of Raleigh pickleball pioneer Marilyn Sorin There will not be a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony; instead it will be a time for the community to play and celebrate together In 2012, Raleigh Parks began hosting indoor pickleball in a few community center gymnasiums. In 2021, indoor pickleball is available in over half of the twenty-one Raleigh Parks gymnasiums. In Fall 2014, the two tennis courts at Method Community Park were converted into six dedicated pickleball courts are regularly used by pickleball players of all ages and abilities Pickleball attracts new and diverse players, and Raleigh Parks is preparing to expand the outdoor pickleball court offerings by converting two existing tennis courts at North Hills Park into six dedicated pickleball courts This location will provide a second dedicated outdoor pickleball facility in the Raleigh Parks system Ken Hisler North Hills Park is adjacent to Interstate 440 between Glenwood Avenue and Six Forks Road exits Due to significant growth in the popularity of outdoor pickleball Raleigh Parks conducted a public survey in Spring 2021 to gather feedback about a proposed blended lines option Blended lines add pickleball game lines to existing Raleigh Parks tennis courts requiring use of a portable net to conduct a match Both the pickleball community and the tennis community voiced concerns about the blended lines option Responses were split between support and opposition Raleigh Parks began seeking options to pursue a permanent conversion to create six additional dedicated pickleball courts a donor came forward to support this conversion project.  While there will be a loss of two tennis courts at North Hills Park, there are 25 Raleigh Parks tennis courts located with a 4-mile radius of North Hills Park: Construction is estimated to begin July 2021 and was completed in August 2021. 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Urban Food Group is the parent company of Coquette. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Three people have been shot in an affluent part of North Carolina I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice One man was killed and two others injured after they were shot at a restaurant at a North Carolina shopping mall. The incident took place at Coquette, a French restaurant in a North Hills mall, located in an affluent area of Raleigh on Friday. While the call was initially for an ‘active shooter,’ police later confirmed it was not a traditional ‘active shooter’ situation. A male suspect allegedly entered the restaurant and shot another individual shortly before noon Friday. That victim is deceased, police say. Another male victim, whom police believe to be a bystander, sustained gunshot wounds but has non-life-threatening injuries. It remains unclear whether the men knew each other, Raleigh Police Department Estella D. Patterson said at a news conference. However, “this is not a random incident,” she said. “This appears to be a dispute between parties.” It is possible the individuals were known to each other, she said. Police did not release the identities of the individuals involved. Numerous officers were spotted near the mall after the shooting was reported. Officials are asking shoppers to avoid the area as nearby roads remain closed. Residents are being asked to seek alternative routes. Officers have swept the area and determined there is no active threat to the community. Nearby schools were put on a lockdown earlier in the day but the provision has now been lifted. Police are not currently looking for additional victims or suspects, and the investigation is ongoing. Gretchen Coley, who works in an office building that overlooks the restaurant, told WRAL her staff saw people run from the area. There appeared to be blood and injuries at the scene, she said, explaining that her family lives nearby. “We probably have 15 people in the office, we have children down the street. To have something like this happening right outside our office is heartbreaking,” Coley told the outlet. A sales associate at Bonobos, a men’s clothing brand, told WNCN employees were “sitting outside like we normally do and we saw police outside, so we locked the door. We haven’t been able to reach anybody for when we can leave.” In an X post, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein said: “I have talked with Chief Patterson and offered whatever assistance she may need from the state. For the time being, please stay away from the area and stay tuned to local law enforcement for more information.” People enjoying the playground at Biltmore Hills Park.  The paved walking trail for brisk walks or leisure strolls Biltmore Hills Park Bond Project View park alerts 919-996-6895 Chris Burwell Directorchristopher.burwell@raleighnc.gov Kayla Keith Assistant Directorkayla.keith@raleighnc.gov Get DirectionsKnow Before You Go Several partners have united to address the issue by designing and installing green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects to reduce stormwater runoff from Biltmore Hills Park. Together this project will help reduce erosion, reduce Rochester Heights Creek’s flow, reduce pollution and stormwater flows that contribute to flooding. Get more details on the project. Biltmore Hills Community Center has a variety of indoor rooms available for rentals. Take a virtual tour of the community center. View detailed information below. Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility.  Courts are typically available first-come, first-serve. View other court locations. Request your rental online using RecLink or contact Athletics at 919-996-2154 The playground at Biltmore Hills park is for children ages two to 12. It has slides and climbing equipment on a wood-chip surface.  parks outdoor space and amenities are open from dawn to dusk every day.  there is always a chance there will be enough to break out your sled and hit the nearest hill But where are the best spots in Raleigh area to go sledding WRAL has been covering snow days for many years and here are some of the most popular places to go sledding You can get hurt - with common injuries including bruises Nine other tips for sledding safety. This is a popular sledding spot when it snows It is such a good spot for sledding that the town hosts annual "Winter Wonderland" events where they even bring in man-made snow for sledding Harvey Hill is another very popular spot for sledding at Dix Park when it snows, especially for families. The hills have even attracted some WRAL reporters to pick up a sled during their snow day coverage Fletcher Park is another great spot when the snow falls. It s located near Broughton High School. Former WRAL reporter Joe Fisher even went sledding there in 2022 The hill at Roanoke Park is also a popular sledding location. The park is in one of the Five Points historic neighborhoods This park is 117 acres with many hills for sledding It is located one mile east of Capital Boulevard there is ample green space for soccer and outdoor games Another playground that has some good hills © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Families gather at a forum at Raleigh Park Elementary School this week to protest potential school closures in The Beaverton School DistrictPhoto courtesy of Sarah Pope But — in a preview of a dynamic that’s likely to repeat itself across the Portland metro area in the coming years — families are mobilizing against any potential change citing the emotional and educational wallop of closing cherished neighborhood schools At the center of Beaverton’s future planning is its second-oldest school which needs a new roof and plumbing system and would crumble in an earthquake The school is getting a $67 million rebuild thanks to a bond passed in November 2022 The new building will open in fall of 2026 with room for 750 K-5 students a size that’s in keeping with other newly built Beaverton elementary schools such as Sato and Vose elementaries both of which enroll more students than almost any middle school in Portland Public Schools But Raleigh Hills currently has just 269 students. In order to take full advantage of the new building, the district’s facilities committee has considered eight separate scenarios all of which involve closing other schools in the vicinity Some of the schools named under those scenarios have been ruled out of the Raleigh Hills conversation but could be part of future consolidation discussions Two of the schools that are on the list for potential closure by 2026 — McKay and Raleigh Park — receive Title I funding which is directed to schools that serve high percentages of low-income students The scenarios that have emerged as the most likely recommendations include: Families at the potentially impacted schools say they were taken by surprise by the proposal which surfaced in the past few months in the district’s relatively sleepy facilities planning committee which is made up of volunteer community members — none of whom live in the areas that would be impacted by the closures — will send their recommendations to Superintendent Gustavo Balderas next month Balderas would then make his own recommendation to the school board next fall after community engagement and board members will vote on a final plan in early 2025 Parents say that at the heart of the issue is a question: How big is too big for an elementary school “We have a wonderful community school,” Jade Gonzales president of the parent-teacher organization at Raleigh Park “Community schools help at-risk kids better and build a community fabric I don’t understand this shift to a mega school of 750 people Where does this come from and why do we think this is better for kids said that the school’s small size — this year its enrollment is just 244 students — means that grades must sometimes be blended “Every faculty member knows your kid’s name and knows who everyone is.” spokesperson for the Beaverton School District said that larger schools can support more programming have fewer grade-blended classrooms and give teachers more opportunity to collaborate across grade levels in addition to being more financial sustainable “You have fewer staff members and fewer opportunities for those schools,” Bailey-Shah said at a community forum at Raleigh Park this week “We have to weigh that against having a school that is a little larger and that can offer all the opportunities that a larger school can.” a professor of education at Stanford University said research on an optimal elementary school size remains inconclusive there’s been enthusiasm for small schools based on the notion that they are better able to engage students and their families and But he said there are also persuasive arguments that larger schools can offer more students to fill up a band more classrooms in which to find a best friend and more varied enrichment on May 16 to reflect that the schools impacted by potential closure scenarios after the reopening of a rebuilt Raleigh Hills include McKay The previous version of this story included two other schools which district officials now say have been ruled out of the Raleigh Hills conversation though they could be a part of future consolidation discussions The story was further update at 11:26 am on May 17 to better reflect the school district’s rational for elementary schools built for 750 students — Julia Silverman covers education policy and schools for The Oregonian/OregonLive. 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