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A person was shot in downtown Chapel Hill and a suspect is in custody, police said Thursday evening.

A person was shot in downtown Chapel Hill and a suspect is in custody, police said Thursday evening.

The shooting happened around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of West Franklin and Graham streets, police said. Shen they responded, they found someone with gunshot wounds. The person is at UNC Hospitals for treatment of “non-life-threatening injuries,” police said.

Police have not released further details but said they believe the shooting was an isolated incident.

Franklin Street is one of the main thoroughfares in town and is on the northern border of the UNC campus.

The intersection where the shooting occurred is less than a mile from campus and is a hub for several restaurants and businesses.

This story was originally published October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM.

Jessica Banov

The News & Observer

Jessica Banov is an editor and audience growth specialist at The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun. She is the night Breaking News Editor for McClatchy’s Southeast region and The N&O’s Features Editor. She also serves as The News & Observer’s intern program coordinator.

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