Southeast Raleigh homeowner shoots alleged intruder during midnight burglary

A reported break in turned violent in southeast Raleigh in the early hours of November 12, 2025, when a homeowner shot a man who had entered the residence. Raleigh police said officers found 26 year old Christian Beasley with a gunshot wound and transported him to a trauma center, where he was in stable condition. Authorities said the homeowner will not face charges at this time and that the investigation remains ongoing.

Police and local news reports say the homeowner told WRAL he was preparing for bed when he heard someone kick in the door and then confronted the intruder in the living room. The homeowner fired at the intruder as the person ran toward him. According to Raleigh police, Beasley will be processed on charges of first degree burglary and damage to property once he is released from the hospital.

The incident underscores several issues of immediate relevance to Wake County residents. There is first the public safety dimension, as a violent home intrusion raises concerns about residential security, neighborhood policing, and the resources available to prevent and respond to property crime. Encounters between residents and suspected intruders also present complicated legal and emotional fallout for households that must weigh self protection and risk in the moment.

There are also public health and healthcare implications. Gunshot injuries place demands on emergency medical services and trauma centers, and the presence of a shooting in a residential neighborhood can cause heightened fear and stress among neighbors. Survivors, witnesses, and household members may require mental health support as they process the event. Local clinics, hospital social work teams, and community based organizations are often the first to respond to those needs after a violent incident.

From a policy perspective, cases like this can prompt discussion about the balance between laws governing use of force and efforts to reduce violent crime. Police said the homeowner was not charged at this time, while the person found at the scene faces burglary and property damage charges after hospital release. That sequence reflects how charging decisions can depend on ongoing investigations and medical stabilization of injured parties.

As police continue to investigate, Wake County residents may look to city officials and community groups for guidance on safety measures and support services. Neighborhood watch programs, better lighting and door security, and expanded access to crisis counseling are among the local responses that public health and safety leaders often consider after incidents of household violence. For now, neighbors and community leaders will be watching the case for updates as authorities complete their work and determine whether additional charges or further legal steps will follow.