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Raleigh shooting update: North Carolina officials hold press conference after 5 killed, 2 wounded

Five people were killed and two more were wounded when a juvenile suspect allegedly opened fire in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Raleigh, North Carolina, officials held a press conference early Friday after an alleged juvenile gunman shot and killed five people, including an off-duty police officer, and wounded two more.

NORTH CAROLINA SHOOTING LEAVES 5 DEAD, INCLUDING OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

The young gunman opened fire near the Neuse River Greenway area in Raleigh just after 5 p.m., officials previously said. He was taken into about three hours later after he was allegedly "contained" inside a nearby home. 

The Raleigh Police Department has not yet identified any of the deceased victims, including one of its off-duty officers. Raleigh Police Lt. Jason Borneo said the department had not yet identified a motive for the shooting.

This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates. 

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