Raleigh Officer Critically Wounded in January Moved from ICU

Officer Max Gillick was shot during a domestic violence situation. According to police, a man broke into his ex-wife's home, where he shot another man.

by Staff

February 19, 2025

Raleigh Officer Critically Wounded in January Moved from ICU

Raleigh Police Officer Max Gillick was critically wounded at a domestic Jan. 21. He has been moved from the ICU, indicating that his condition is improving.

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Raleigh PD

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Raleigh Police Officer Max Gillick, who was shot last month, has been moved out of the intensive care unit. Gillick was critically wounded while rescuing a shooting victim during the Jan. 21 shooting.

City Manager Marchell Adams-David shared the update about police officer Max Gillick’s condition before the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday, WRAL reports.

Gillick was shot during a domestic violence situation. According to the police report, Antonio Rodrigues broke into his ex-wife's home, where he shot John Rowe.

The woman then ran out of the house and told officers what happened. Officers entered the home and came under fire.

Gillick was wounded in the exchange. Officers killed the suspect.

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