In a shocking incident outside a North Carolina courthouse, two attorneys were shot by a disgruntled litigant immediately following a contentious hearing. The lawyers, identified as Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley of Fox Rothschild, were representing the Rolesville Police Department in a civil case concerning the release of officer-worn body camera footage.

According to WRAL News, the shooting occurred as the attorneys exited the Wake County courthouse in Raleigh. The assailant, 57-year-old Gwendolyn White, who was representing herself in the case, reportedly became agitated during the hearing and later confronted the attorneys outside.

Fox Rothschild released a statement expressing their concern and support for the injured attorneys: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with our colleagues and their loved ones. We are doing everything possible to support them. We are grateful to the first responders and courthouse personnel who acted quickly to come to their aid. We cannot adequately express our deep sadness and concern."

Thankfully, both Harris and Whitley are expected to survive their injuries. The legal community and the firm are closely monitoring the situation, ensuring the safety and well-being of their staff as a top priority.

Gwendolyn White, known for her history of filing frivolous lawsuits, now faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder. During her first court appearance this morning, she was denied bond. If convicted, White could be sentenced to up to 65 years in prison.

This violent act highlights the escalating tensions and risks faced by legal professionals in contentious cases. The incident has sparked discussions on the safety measures in place at courthouses and the pressures that legal disputes, especially those involving public interest issues like police transparency, can exert on all parties involved.

For more details on the courthouse shooting and the ongoing investigation, readers can follow the updates at WRAL News [here](https://www.wral.com/news/local/fox-rothschild-attorneys-raleigh-courthouse-shooting-may-2026/).