WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman was seriously injured in a shooting Friday night in Wake Forest.

Officers responded just after 6 p.m. to the 600 block of East Nelson Avenue. Erika Ruffin Lucas, 56, who suffered a gunshot wound, was taken to a hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The incident appeared to be isolated, with no additional threat to the public.

Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App

Erika is the wife of Reggie Lucas, the Wake Forest High School football coach, authorities confirmed. Investigators said she was not the intended target and believe she was hit by gunfire meant for someone else along East Nelson.

A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident, the Wake Forest Police Department said. The individual was charged

See Full Page