Austin Thompson sentenced in teen killing spree
Austin Thompson was sentenced to life without parole for a 2022 Raleigh teen killing spree that left five dead, including his brother. More
February 13, 2026
Austin Thompson
Austin Thompson was 15 when he allegedly went on a rampage in his Raleigh neighborhood, killing five people.
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 grief” over the deaths. More
October 19, 2022