Zoe Welsh, a long-time science teacher at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina, was fatally assaulted in her home on the 800 block of Clay Street around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. She called 911 reporting an intruder; the suspect attacked her during the call. Officers found her with life-threatening injuries, provided aid, and rushed her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police have not disclosed the exact cause of death.
Suspect and Arrest
Raleigh police quickly apprehended 36-year-old Ryan Camacho nearby. He’s charged with murder and felony burglary and is held without bond at Wake County Detention Center. Camacho is scheduled for a court appearance today (Monday). North Carolina Department of Corrections records indicate a prior conviction for discharging a firearm, with over five years served in prison; he was released in July. Authorities haven’t confirmed any prior connection between Camacho and Welsh.
Community Impact
Chief Ricco Boyce expressed profound grief, calling Welsh a “mother, friend, and mentor” and praising officers for their swift action. Ravenscroft School, a private K-12 institution, described her as a “cornerstone” of its Upper School Science Department after nearly 20 years of service. The school community is “devastated,” per their spokesperson to WTVD.
This tragedy underscores rising concerns about home invasions in urban areas like Raleigh, where swift police response prevented further risk. For updates, check Raleigh Police Department statements or local outlets like WTVD.
