Raleigh Daily Local Headlines: Federal charge after shootout, weekend arrest, and what’s next downtown

Top story: Federal case filed after North Raleigh shootout

A man accused in a high-profile officer-involved shooting in north Raleigh is now facing a federal gun charge, according to court filings and a newly released police report. Investigators say officers were trying to take him into custody on Feb. 19 when gunfire erupted at an apartment on Woodbend Drive. Police say an officer was struck in the helmet and another officer’s shield was hit; both officers were reported OK. The suspect was taken into custody after police used a less-lethal sponge round, and he remains held without bond as related state charges continue.

Police: Suspect arrested in Feb. 22 downtown-area shooting

Raleigh police say they’ve arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a Feb. 22 shooting near the 600 block of West North Street. Detectives say two people were found with gunshot wounds and taken to a hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. The suspect was located and apprehended in Rowan County, and police say he faces two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.

Development watch: big projects lining up for 2026 and beyond

Several major mixed-use projects are shaping the conversation downtown and in Midtown. Plans highlighted this week include large-scale growth near North Hills, a redevelopment concept in Glenwood South centered around a historic creamery site, and Warehouse District proposals that would add a boutique hotel, street-level retail, and more pedestrian connections around Raleigh Union Station. Separate long-range plans tied to a convention center expansion and a relocated amphitheater remain in motion as the city weighs how to keep major events and entertainment in the core.

Looking ahead: St. Patrick’s Day Parade route and road closures

Raleigh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Saturday, March 14, with a 10 a.m. start time and early-morning street closures. Organizers say the route begins near Hillsborough Street and North McDowell Street, continues along Hillsborough, turns onto Glenwood Avenue, and ends near West Lane Street. It’s a free, family-focused event, and a local livestream is planned for those who’d rather watch from home.

Sources

https://www.wral.com/news/local/soloman-owens-federal-charge-raleigh-police-february-2026/
https://www.wptf.com/2026/02/27/11421/
https://raltoday.6amcity.com/raleigh-developments-2026
https://www.wral.com/lifestyles/family/raleigh-st-patricks-parade-march-2026/