2 attorneys shot outside courthouse after civil court case ends
Summary
Two attorneys were shot outside the Old Wake County Courthouse in North Carolina on May 22, 2026, shortly after a civil court case ended. The suspect, a woman who had acted aggressively during the court session, was arrested and is facing attempted murder charges; the condition of the victims is currently unknown.Key Facts
- The shooting happened just after 10:30 a.m. outside the courthouse.
- The suspect is 57-year-old Gwendolyn White.
- She allegedly became belligerent (angry and disruptive) during the court case.
- After the case ended, she left the courthouse, returned in her vehicle, and shot two attorneys involved in the lawsuit.
- The victims were lawyers representing the town of Rolesville.
- Both victims were taken to a hospital; their conditions have not been released.
- The suspect was taken into custody with a handgun in her possession.
- Both Wake County courthouses closed for the rest of the day following the incident.
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