RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Raleigh Police Department released its five-day report following last week’s shooting where shots were fired by police and the suspect.
It happened Thursday night at an apartment complex in north Raleigh.
Authorities were attempting to arrest 26-year-old Solomon Owens, of Durham.
The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. last Thursday when members of the Department’s Selective Enforcement Unit approached the front door of a residence in the 7100 block of Woodbend Drive, trying to locate Owens.
When the door opens, the report states that Owens fired 10 shots from an AR-pistol, striking SWAT officer J. Rich in his ballistic helmet and a second officer’s ballistic shield.
A separate officer fired two shots in response but did not strike Owens.
Shortly after, Owens and a woman, who was holding a small child, exited the apartment.
Another officer on-scene used a less-lethal option called a sponge round to immobilize Owens, who was then taken into custody.
Owens suffered minor injuries during his arrest. He was not shot, as previous reports indicated.
The officer struck on the helmet was taken to WakeMed and released.
Owens is facing murder charges in the death of Joseph Adams, a father of five, in Garner earlier this month, as well as several other felonies.
Solomon Owens, of Durham, is accused of killing Joey Adams, a father of five who was found shot to death on Feb. 9 in a car in Garner.
He is also facing federal charges of possession of a gun by a felon.
Owens is being held without bond.
The RPD officer who fired his weapon has since been cleared to return to duty.
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