Durham police report that a man was found with gunshot wounds Thursday afternoon in the 2500 block of South Roxboro Street and later died at a hospital. The incident turned a nearby housing complex into an active crime scene. Officers responded just after 3 p.m., and investigators remained on site into the evening. The victim’s name has not been released as detectives continue collecting evidence.
According to ABC11, officers arrived at about 3:11 p.m., found a man suffering from gunshot wounds and had him transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Police did not immediately release additional details and asked anyone with information to contact Investigator G. Silla at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29310, or to submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.
Another night of gunfire in Durham
This killing was at least the third reported shooting in Durham in roughly 24 hours. WRAL reported a late-night shooting on E. Umstead Street that left 47-year-old Tavarus Joyner dead. In a separate incident, WRAL also noted that a drive-by shooting on Rosedale Avenue wounded a 13-year-old boy. Investigators have not announced any arrests in those cases as of Thursday evening.
Police urge witnesses to step forward…