What started as a routine Saturday near a BP gas station in north Durham ended with an adult man in the hospital after a shooting on Avondale Drive, according to Durham police. Officers were called to the 2100 block of Avondale Drive, and investigators say the victim later walked into a nearby hospital for treatment. Police described his injuries as non-life-threatening and said officers are continuing to investigate what happened.
According to CBS17, the Durham Police Department said officers responded to the scene near the BP on Avondale Drive and confirmed the adult male was treated at a local hospital. The outlet reports police have not identified any suspects and shared few additional details about what led up to the gunfire.
What police said
“The investigation remains active,” Durham police told CBS17. As of the latest update, there were no arrests, and detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence.
Recent shootings in the area
The Avondale Drive corridor and nearby North Roxboro stretches have dealt with other gunfire in recent months, including a November 2025 drive-by that wounded a man who later sought help at a gas station, according to WRAL. Incidents like these have made safety a recurring concern for residents and business owners along the corridor…