Police responding to shooting along Mill Dam Road

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September 30, 2025

***UPDATE – On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Wake Forest Police Department responded to reports of a shooting along the 5500 block of Mill Dam Road.

Upon their arrival, officers located a single victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

During the investigation of this incident, it was determined the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute.

The victim has been identified as Josefina Tavarez, age 40, of Wake Forest.

Hariston Jose Urena-Morales, 44, also of Wake Forest, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting. 

The information below was distributed Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 9:11 p.m.

***UPDATE - Wake Forest Police officials say tonight’s shooting occurred along the 5500 block of Mill Dam Road – in the vicinity of Winter Jasmine Lane. 

The information below was distributed at 8:34 p.m.

***UPDATE – The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has taken a suspect into custody. 

This remains an ongoing investigation.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.  

The information below was released at 7:21 p.m.:

Wake Forest Police are responding to a shooting along the 5500 block of Mill Dam Road.

One person has been transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

This is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.