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Former Wake Forest Public Works Director Arrested After Shooting
Authorities say the suspect is the victim's niece and former town employee.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:19pm
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A former director of public works in Wake Forest, North Carolina has been taken into custody after a shooting incident on Sunday afternoon. According to a town spokesperson, the shooting occurred around 1 p.m. on Perini Court, where police found a man outside with a gunshot wound to his foot. The suspect, Magda Holloway, was inside the home when police arrived and initially refused to come out, but was eventually taken into custody.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about workplace violence and family disputes potentially escalating into physical altercations. As a former high-ranking town employee, the suspect's alleged actions also call into question issues of public trust and safety within the local government.
The details
When police arrived at the scene, they found a man outside a home on Perini Court with a gunshot wound to his foot. The victim refused medical attention. The suspect, Magda Holloway, was inside the home and initially refused to come out, but was eventually taken into custody. Holloway is the town's former director of public works, and the victim is reported to be her niece. The investigation into what led to the shooting is still ongoing.
- The shooting occurred around 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The players
Magda Holloway
The former director of public works for the town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, who was taken into custody after the shooting incident.
The Victim
The niece of Magda Holloway, who suffered a gunshot wound to the foot during the incident.
What’s next
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have said they will release more information as it becomes available.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the potential risks of workplace violence and family disputes, and raises questions about public trust in local government when a former high-ranking official is involved in such an incident.
