A woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
The incident reportedly occurred near the Wake County Courthouse, where authorities responded to reports of gunfire on the street outside the building.
According to CBS News, the woman allegedly opened fire and hospitalized two lawyers in the attack.
Officials have not released the names of the victims or the suspect at this time, citing the ongoing investigation.
Police said the shooting took place during daytime hours when the area around the courthouse is typically busy with court proceedings and foot traffic.
The two lawyers were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries, though their current conditions have not been disclosed publicly.
Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the alleged shooting and whether the suspect had any prior connection to the victims or the courthouse.
Witnesses in the area described hearing multiple shots before seeing people running for cover, according to initial reports from the scene.
The courthouse remained open following the incident, though security measures were reportedly increased in the immediate aftermath.
Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses as the investigation progresses.