{"id":2612,"date":"2026-06-17T06:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=2612"},"modified":"2026-06-17T06:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:34:29","slug":"judge-makes-final-ruling-on-accused-i-40-shooters-competency-to-stand-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=2612","title":{"rendered":"Judge makes final ruling on accused I-40 shooter\u2019s competency to stand trial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A former N.C. State University student accused of shooting into occupied cars and apartment buildings over several days in the fall of 2024 has been found competent to stand trial.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=2610\">These Raleigh streets will be closed for the Canes\u2019 parade this weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andrew Thomas Graney, 25, faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or seriously injure, in the November 2024 incidents, The News &amp; Observer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article295192344.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">previously reported<\/a>. At least eight vehicles and four homes were damaged and a woman was injured.<\/p>\n<p>Graney, a senior majoring in anthropology at the time of the shootings, has been in jail since his Nov. 7, 2024 arrest, court records indicate.<\/p>\n<p>Graney was found incapable to proceed with a trial in August, after a forensic psychiatrist at Central Regional Hospital said he had untreated schizophrenia. He had previously been hospitalized at least four times for self-injury and hallucinations and was on suicide watch at the jail prior to being committed to Central Regional Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=2608\">In the City&#8217;s Kyle and Amanda Have Blowout Fight as She Moves Out<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Graney has since been deemed competent, Assistant District Attorney Patrick Latour said in court Monday. After reviewing a forensic psychiatrist\u2019s evaluation \u2014 the contents of which are not public record under HIPAA \u2014 Judge Jennifer Bedford ruled Graney was capable of assisting in his own defense and proceeding with any criminal trial against him.<\/p>\n<p>Per Graney\u2019s defense attorney\u2019s request, Bedford also ordered that Graney continue receiving mental health treatment at Central Regional Hospital as long as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The Wake County District Attorney\u2019s Office has reportedly offered Graney a plea deal, according to court documents, but it\u2019s not clear what the terms would be.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=2606\">Buffy&#8217;s Nicholas Brendon Allegedly Leaves \u2018Everything&#8217; to Twin: Read the Will<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Graney\u2019s next court date had not been set as of Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"summary gray\">This story was originally published <span class=\"inline-block\">June 15, 2026 at 1:55 PM<span>.<\/span><\/span><!-- --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Wake County judge ruled Monday on the former N.C. 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