A tragic incident unfolded in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday morning when a schoolteacher lost her life following a violent home invasion, according to police reports.

Authorities arrived at the scene on the 800 block of Clay Street shortly after 6:30 a.m., discovering a woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.

The victim, identified as Zoe Welsh, who taught at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, received immediate medical attention and was transported to a hospital. Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries.

Investigations revealed that Welsh had dialed 911, reporting an intruder in her residence. While still on the call, the assailant attacked her, resulting in a brutal assault.

“The Ravenscroft community is heartbroken by the untimely passing of our cherished colleague and friend, Zoe Welsh,” a school spokesperson expressed to our affiliate, ABC11 in Raleigh. “Zoe was a pivotal member of our Upper School Science Department and a treasured part of the Ravenscroft community for years. Her absence is profoundly felt by everyone who had the honor of working alongside her and those lucky enough to be in her classroom.”

Additional officers who responded to the surrounding area found the suspect, identified as Ryan Camacho, 36. He was taken into custody and questioned.

Later, Camacho was charged with murder and felony burglary.

Neighbors in the area said they don’t recognize Camacho and can’t believe this type of crime happened in their neighborhood.

“It’s devastating for people who live in this area, it’s crazy, kind of shocking. To hear about this stuff going on so close to me, I literally live right down the street here, I really don’t know what I can process what I can do,” says Joshua Carpenter, a neighbor to Welsh.

Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce released a statement on the incident, saying, “I am deeply heartbroken for this mother, friend, and mentor to many in our community, and for the unimaginable trauma her family must endure. We extend our deepest sympathy to Ms. Welsh’s family during this incredibly difficult time.

Whenever there is a loss of life in our community, it affects us all. As a department, we share in the sadness of this loss. The arrest of the suspect sends a strong message that criminal acts will not be tolerated in the City of Raleigh.

I am profoundly grateful for the dedication and professionalism of the responding officers, whose swift and diligent actions led to the quick apprehension of the suspect in this case.”

The case remains under investigation.

“We are providing grief counseling and support resources for faculty, staff, and students as we all return to campus on Monday,” a Ravenscroft spokesperson said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.”

ABC11’s Diane Wilson contributed.