Introduction

A 57-year-old woman has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting two attorneys outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, shortly after a legal hearing concluded.

Authorities say the incident is being treated as an attempted first-degree murder case while investigations remain ongoing.

Incident Overview

The shooting reportedly took place on May 22 outside the Wake County courthouse after a court session involving a civil dispute.

Gwendolyn White was arrested at the scene and later formally charged with attempted first-degree murder, according to arrest records and law enforcement statements.

Biography: Gwendolyn White

Gwendolyn White, age 57, is identified as the woman accused in the shooting incident.

She had been involved in an ongoing civil legal dispute connected to the Rolesville Police Department, which was the subject of the court hearing held on the same day.

Victims: Two Attorneys Targeted

The individuals shot were identified as attorneys Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, both affiliated with the Fox Rothschild law firm.

They were representing the Rolesville Police Department in the civil matter linked to White’s legal complaint.

Events Leading Up to the Shooting

According to law enforcement officials, White attended a courtroom hearing earlier in the day where she became visibly agitated.

Police officials stated that after leaving the courthouse, she allegedly went to her vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and returned to the area outside the building where the attorneys were exiting.

She then allegedly opened fire on both attorneys.

Condition of the Victims

Authorities confirmed that Mary Harris was taken to surgery following the shooting.

Jeffrey Whitley was reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical treatment.

Arrest and Immediate Response

White was taken into custody immediately after the shooting incident.

She was also transported to a hospital for evaluation following her arrest.

Law enforcement agencies have confirmed that the investigation is still active and ongoing.

Background of the Civil Case

The court hearing was related to a civil lawsuit filed by White in 2022 against the Rolesville Police Department.

In her complaint, she sought access to body camera footage from a 2021 incident involving police response to a dispute at her residence.

Earlier 2021 Incident

The original incident occurred in March 2021 when police responded to a verbal disagreement between White and her neighbors.

Authorities determined that no criminal activity had taken place at that time. However, the situation later led to legal disputes involving requests for video evidence and civil filings.

White later filed additional motions seeking accountability and access to delayed records, escalating the legal conflict over time.

Court Proceedings Prior to Shooting

Officials stated that a judge had previously dismissed White’s civil case in January.

The recent hearing was reportedly intended to determine whether her case could be reopened or reconsidered before the shooting occurred.

Ongoing Investigation

Law enforcement agencies, including the Raleigh Police Department, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Authorities have not yet released further details regarding motive beyond the events inside and outside the courthouse.