Detective Paul Andrew Hale, Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina

Detective Paul Andrew Hale

Raleigh Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, July 11, 1997

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Paul Andrew Hale

Detective Hale was fatally shot in the head while attempting to apprehend a murder suspect, 20, at an East Lenoir Street apartment building.

Detective Hale and his partner were approaching the suspect's vehicle when the suspect fired a shot, striking Detective Hale. His partner returned fire, wounding the suspect, who was taken into custody.

The suspect was convicted of Detective Hale's murder and sentenced to life in prison. As of June 9, 2023, the suspect, one of North Carolina's most dangerous inmates, remains in a maximum security prison under close watch.

Detective Hale had been with the Raleigh Police Department for 7 years and was promoted five days before his death. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

murder suspect, stakeout

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I started my career on July 1st, 1997. I remember when the incident happened, my department received a fax the next morning stating he and been shot and killed. I worked night shift for the first time on 7/11/1997. I hope you rest easy sir, we got this.

T.P. Caulder
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November 8, 2025