Wake County Man Injured in Shooting, House Struck by Bullets

Shooting in Wake County Leaves Man Injured and House Hit

I live just a few miles from where it happened, and when I saw the news break around midnight, I wasn’t surprised — just frustrated. Another night. Another round of gunshots. Deputies were called to the 6500 block of Hodge Road around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday. By the time they got there, one man was already down, seriously hurt.

If you’re from Wake County, you know Hodge Road isn’t typically in the headlines for crime. That’s what makes this one hit harder. The randomness, the quiet hour, the idea that it could’ve been anyone — it messes with your sense of safety.

Police haven’t said what led to the shooting. No motive, no suspect. Just another “shots fired” call that turned into something real…

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