The Wake Forest Police Department is asking for the public’s help as it works to identify and arrest the person or persons responsible for a robbery and shooting incident at a local hotel.
At approximately 1:45 a.m. Wake Forest Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Sleep Inn, 12401 Wake Union Church Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound during a robbery inside the hotel. He was transported to WakeMed for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The follow-up investigation is underway. Anyone with information that might assist the investigation is urged to call the Wake Forest Police Department Tip Line at 919-435-9610.