🌱 The Raleigh Police Get A New Look + 10 Year Old Rescued From Water

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• New uniforms.
• Ten-year-old rescued successfully from the water.
• Overnight shooting.

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Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:

1. After more than six decades of looking the same, the Raleigh Police Department uniforms are finally getting a facelift. Not only will the new duds look more updated but reportedly, they will also be more comfortable, modern, and advanced to meet the needs of the current-day officers. (WTVD-TV)
2. On Wednesday afternoon, Raleigh Police officers were involved in a water rescue when they were called to 5428 Allen Drive at the Old Milburnie Dam, at about 3:44 p.m. A 10-year-old boy had reportedly "gotten into trouble" in the Neuse River. According to WRAL News, "By the time help arrived, the boy was out of the water, and he was conscious when taken to the hospital around 4:06 p.m." (WRAL News)
3. The Raleigh Police Department was called to 9900 Block of Small Oak Lane at 11:24 p.m. Tuesday night for a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a male individual who had been shot. According to WRAL News, "He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing." (WRAL News)

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Today in Raleigh:

Thursday, June 15

• Greenway Committee — Cary Town Hall Campus (6:00 PM)
• Rhythm & Rhyme: A Celebration of Liberty (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at House of Hops (McNeil Point) (7:30 PM)
• Graduation Ceremony — Raleigh Convention Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Raleigh: "Indulge in some retail therapy and let your inner fashionista shine at Pop-Up Shops at Martin Street. Stop by to experience the charm of @shopthefrills & @aestheticappealjewelry as they showcase an exquisite assortment of handmade treasures, vintage jewelry, stylish clothing + accessories, and much more!" (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)
• Raleigh Little Theatre: "If you could pack up and drive anywhere, where would you go? Only FOUR MORE CHANCES to find out which contestant wins a life-changing brand-new truck in 'Hands on a Hardbody.' Get your tickets for June 15-18 here." (Raleigh Little Theatre via Instagram)
• Downtown Raleigh: "For the 11th year in a row, @outraleighpridenc will take over Fayetteville Street for Raleigh's biggest celebration of love. There's no admission fee to join the party with plenty of stuff to do while you're there." (Downtown Raleigh via Instagram)

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