Austin Thompson Defense: ‘Parole Is A Crack In The Door’
Austin Thompson's attorney urged the judge to have mercy on the defendant and allow him the possibility of parole. More
February 12, 2026
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Austin Thompson
Austin Thompson was 15 when he allegedly went on a rampage in his Raleigh neighborhood, killing five people.
Prosecution Urges For Harshest Sentence for Austin Thompson
Joseph Latour delivered the state's closing argument, asking the judge to "sentence the defendant to every day that he possibly can serve." More
February 12, 2026
Mom: Austin Thompson Feels No Emotion After Brain Injury
Austin Thompson's mother returned to the stand for emotional testimony about seeing her son in the hospital after his shooting rampage. More
February 10, 2026
Teen faces sentencing in North Carolina shooting that killed 5
Austin Thompson faces life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina. More
February 6, 2026
Timeline Shows Austin Thompson’s Movements During Killing Spree
Prosecutors showed a video of Austin Thompson's movements based on iPhone data and surveillance video during his sentencing. More
February 5, 2026
Teen Gunman’s Father Recalls Day His Youngest Son Killed His Older Brother
Alan Thompson details the day his youngest son Austin Thompson killed five people, including his older brother, James. More
February 5, 2026
Police Officer’s Widow: ‘Even Ted Bundy Was Charming to Some’
Jasmin Torres, the widow of off-duty police officer Gabriel Torres, addresses Austin Thompson, saying 'Even Ted Bundy was charming to some.' More
February 5, 2026
‘They Were Really Good Kids’: Austin and James Thompson’s Mother Testifies
Elise Thompson said she found her son, James, dead on the bathroom floor before realizing Austin was the gunman. More
February 4, 2026
Teen Austin Thompson’s Killing Spree: Court Hears 911 Call
The court hears a 911 call by cyclist Nathan Spiegel, who saw a victim along a trail during Austin Thompson's shooting spree that left 5... More
February 4, 2026
Photos Show Crime Scene Where Austin Thompson Shot Brother
Lt. Jamie Rigsby said a note at the bloody scene said, "James dead inside, don't look." Photos showed blood on the walls and guns on... More
February 4, 2026
Neighbors Describe Austin Thompson’s ‘Horrific’ Shooting Rampage
Dustin Poole and Broderick Green describe the day Austin Thompson went on a 'horrific' shooting rampage in his Raleigh neighborhood. More
February 3, 2026
Widow of Officer Killed By Teen on Killing Spree Gives Emotional Testimony
Jasmin Torres, widow of officer Gabriel Torres, gives an emotional description of Gabriel's actions before he was killed by Austin Thompson. More
February 3, 2026
Shooting Survivor: ‘I’m Forgiving Austin Thompson… To Free Me’
Marcilie Gardner said 'being a Christian, I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk' when addressing forgiving Austin Thompson. More
February 3, 2026
Teen pleads guilty to North Carolina shooting that killed 5
UPDATE: Austin Thompson was 15 at the time of the crimes, so he cannot receive the death penalty after pleading guilty to all charges. More
January 21, 2026
Raleigh police release bodycam video of shootout with teen
Police release body camera video from a shootout with a 15-year-old boy suspected of fatally shooting 5 people and wounding 2 more in Raleigh, N.C. More
December 1, 2022
Police: North Carolina shooting suspect had shotgun, handgun
15-year-old accused of shooting rampage in N.C. that left 5 people dead was found with a handgun and a shotgun when he was arrested. More
October 20, 2022
Parents of accused North Carolina shooter saw no warning signs
The parents of a 15-year-old boy accused of killing five people in a North Carolina shooting rampage released a statement saying they are “overcome with... More
October 19, 2022
