Officer Charles Ainsworth Coverage

Man charged in Raleigh police officer's shooting pleads guilty to federal crimes

A Henderson man charged with shooting a Raleigh police officer almost three years ago pleaded guilty Thursday to federal offenses.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Officer Ainsworth honored in ceremony by Raleigh police after he retires

A Raleigh police officer who was shot in the line of duty is retiring from the force. A ceremony was held in his honor on Tuesday.

City of Raleigh honors police officer who was shot in line of duty

Mayor Mary Baldwin honored Charlie Ainsworth at Tuesday's council meeting, calling the day "Officer Charlie Ainsworth Day."

'Welcome back, Charlie': RPD officer returns after shooting

There was a thunderous applause from dozens of officers, staffers, officers of the court, friends and loved ones as Officer Charles Ainsworth was escorted to police headquarters on Thursday morning.

RPD officer shot on the job returns to work

There was a thunderous applause from dozens of officers, staffers, officers of the court, friends and loved ones as Officer Charles Ainsworth was escorted to police headquarters on Thursday morning.

Raleigh officer returning to work one year after being shot

A Raleigh police officer will return to work on Thursday exactly one year after he was shot in the line of duty.

Still recovering, Raleigh officer back at work 1 year after shooting

Thursday is National Law Enforcement Day, and the Raleigh Police Department celebrated in the best way -- by welcoming back one of their own.

Ken Smith, anchor/reporter

Officer Ainsworth inspiration: 'Always rising to the challenge' in recovery after shots to neck

Raleigh police officer Charles Ainsworth has been working his way back for almost a year after a person wanted for stealing a car shot him in the neck last January.

Shot in neck in January, RPD officer finishes 4-mile run

Officer Charles Ainsworth was "no complaints and all smiles" while finishing the nOg Run Club's Oktoberfest 4 Miler on Saturday morning, the Raleigh Police Department said on Facebook.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

RPD officer shot in January released from hospital

Officer Charles Ainsworth, the Raleigh police officer who was shot in the line of duty in January, has been released from the hospital, the department said Friday.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Exclusive: Officer Ainsworth's wife discusses his road to recovery

For the first time since her husband, Officer Charles Ainsworth, was shot in the line of duty in January, Jenny Ainsworth is speaking publicly about is recovery process.

Full interview: Jenny Ainsworth speaks about Officer Ainsworth's recovery

Jenny Asinworth spoke exclusively with WRAL's Debra Morgan about her husband's recovery since being shot in the neck in January.

'He's a fighter:' After struggle for survival, wife says Charles Ainsworth is making remarkable recovery

As the wife of a police officer, Jenny Ainsworth now knows what it's like to get "the call."

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter

'Battle of the Badges' raises money for Officer Ainsworth

The wife of Officer Charles Ainsworth, who was critically wounded when he was shot in the neck in January, spoke about her husband for the first time after she dropped the puck at the Battle of the Badges fundraiser on Wednesday night.

During charity hockey game, wife says Officer Ainsworth is 'doing extremely well'

The wife of Officer Charles Ainsworth, who was critically wounded when he was shot in the neck in January, spoke about her husband for the first time after she dropped the puck at the Battle of the Badges fundraiser on Wednesday night.

Ken Smith and Debra Morgan, WRAL anchors/reporters

Raleigh police officer's shooting prompts legislation

Lawmakers discuss proposed legislation prompted by the shooting of Raleigh police Officer Charles Ainsworth that would make it easier for families to seek guardians for injured law enforcement officers.

Police, firefighters' charity ice hockey game will benefit Officer Ainsworth fund

Police and firefighters will turn a friendly ice hockey game into a fundraiser to help the family of Officer Charles Ainsworth, who is recovering after being shot in the neck in January.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter, and Emmy Victor, WRAL reporter

Raleigh police: Officer shot in neck is in stable condition, according to family

The Raleigh police officer who has been recovering at WakeMed since he was shot in the neck earlier this month is in stable condition, family members said Wednesday.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist

Raleigh police, Highway Patrol call for change following shootings

In the aftermath of two officers being shot within five days, an extraordinary bond has been created between the Raleigh Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

Owner of Holly Springs home robbed before officer's shooting feels betrayed

The man whose home was robbed by an aquaintance who was later connected to an officer-involved shooting said he felt betrayed by her.

Two officer-involved shootings create bond between Raleigh police, Highway Patrol

In the aftermath of two officers being shot within five days, an extraordinary bond has been created between the Raleigh Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

Brad Johansen, WRAL anchor/reporter

Search warrants provide details in Raleigh officer shooting investigation

The Henderson man charged with shooting a Raleigh police officer last week admitted to police that he had stolen a car and broken into a Holly Springs home before the shooting, according to search warrants released Thursday.

Warrants: Man charged with shooting Raleigh officer confessed to other crimes

The Henderson man charged with shooting a Raleigh police officer last week admitted to police that he had stolen a car and broken into a Holly Springs home before the shooting, according to search warrants released Thursday.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Businesses, teachers pitch in to help wounded Raleigh officer, family

Businesses across the Triangle and teachers statewide are stepping up to help a Raleigh police officer shot in the line of duty last week and his wife, a local school teacher.

Adam Owens & Bryan Mims, WRAL anchors/reporters

Friend of wounded officer glad to be able to help

Businesses across the Triangle are trying to raise money for Raleigh police Officer Charles Ainsworth, who was shot while on patrol last week.