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Lawyers say 18-year-old will plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left five dead

January 20, 2026

Austin Thompson, an 18-year-old, is set to plead guilty to a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, that resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including his older brother. This plea will allow him to avoid a trial scheduled for February 2026, according to his lawyers.

Lawyers say 18-year-old will plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left five dead

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The shooting occurred on October 13, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Austin Thompson was 15 years old at the time of the shooting.
Five people were killed in the incident, including Thompson's older brother.
Thompson's attorneys have filed a notice in Wake County court regarding the plea.

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Lawyers say 18-year-old will plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left five dead

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