Descending Gunfire Hit + Manhunt Finale + Healthcare Transition

Happy National Fried Chicken Day,

Today there's an important unofficial 4th of July PSA in the news, as well as neighbors hoping for accident prevention, and a car chase that sounds like something out of a movie. I also highlight some event picks, and wonder when Ashley Christensen is going to stop teasing us with the incredible menu that was unveiled a few months back.

Today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:

1. Raleigh residents got a lesson in the laws of motion this 4th of July as a woman was hit in the back by celebratory gunfire. Police informed the victim that had the bullet hit her any harder it would have gone through her. The Raleigh PD hope this is a lesson to think before shooting, and are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact them. (CBS17, WRAL)
2. Raleigh police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Capital Boulevard early yesterday morning. The victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle, but passed away at the hospital. Police have not released any identifying information on the victim or suspect. (CBS17.com, abc11)
3. A man had to be cut out of his overturned truck after striking a pole in Raleigh. The crash happened around 1 am on Monday on South King Charles Road. The driver lost control of his vehicle, struck a pole, and was flipped over. Neighbors in the area expressed a desire for speed bumps in the area to prevent the frequent speeding down their road. (WRAL.com)

1. Four individuals are in custody after a two-day manhunt. The chase began when a state trooper pursued a vehicle for speeding, which then caused the suspects to spin out into a median and flee on foot. After escaping on foot, two individuals were apprehended while another stole a WRAL news vehicle to flee, but instead crashed into a state trooper's car. The final suspect was taken in on Sunday morning, and all are facing multiple charges. Police also discovering firearms amidst the investigation. (Salisbury Post)
2. North Carolina is moving from Medicaid to managed care. On Thursday, five statewide or regional health plans will be handling care for approximately 1.6 million consumers. This is the first wave of change overs and more patients are expected to transition next year. The goal of this change is to improve health outcomes and control costs more effectively. (Fox8)

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Today in Raleigh

• Music Bingo at the Hop Yard (7:00 pm-9:00 pm) or if you're closer to Cary head to Bond Brothers (7:30 pm-9:30 pm)
• Free Latin and Swing Dance class at the Promenade. (5:30 pm-7:30 pm)
• Hammered Trivia at Raleigh Brewing in Cary. (7:00 pm-9:00 pm)
• Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour at Wye Hill featuring Lawrence BBQ pop up. (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• In honor of National Fried Chicken Day, I'm planning on Beasley's Chicken + Honey for dinner, since hitting refresh a million times on the BB's Crispy Chicken site still hasn't given me a grand opening date.
• North Carolinians are anticipating the courts stepping in over education funding to ensure fair and equitable education for all. (NC Policy Watch)
• The anticipated baby boom as a result of COVID-19 lockdown has been debunked in North Carolina. As it turns out, birth rates actually decreased in the state. (WSOC-TV9)

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Events:

• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (July 21)

Alright friends, neighbors, and fried chicken connoisseurs, that's it for today. Rest assured, I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with yet another Raleigh Patch Daily. Until then, go check out the city and let me know if you find something new. There's so much to discover and see, just try not to steal any news vehicles on your path to discovery.

— CJ Fullford

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