A #Raleigh police officer was shot and two people, including the suspect, were killed after a shootout in south Raleigh on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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CBS affiliate WNCN reported that officers were responding to a residence on Democracy Street. The Raleigh Police Department said a person started shooting from the residence at the officers, who returned fire.

The suspect was shot and killed when officers returned fire, WNCN reported.  Another man involved in the incident was taken to a hospital and died Tuesday night, police said.

WNCN reported dozens of patrol cars in the area.

Some residents received emergency alerts about the shooting, urging them to stay inside and avoid the impacted area. WNCN said another alert was issued around 7:40 p.m., giving residents the all-clear.
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