Durham Police Make Two Arrests in April Murder of Charles Parker Jr.

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has arrested and charged Jamar Beulah, 27, and Jaylen Steele, 24, in connection with the homicide of 26-year-old Charles Parker Jr., which occurred in April 2024.

On April 19, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound in the 1000 block of Miami Boulevard. Upon arrival, they found Parker suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported him to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Jamar Beulah has been charged with second-degree murder, while Jaylen Steele faces charges of accessory after the fact (second-degree murder). Both suspects are currently held at the Durham County Jail without bond.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about this case to contact Investigator C. Bernock at 919-560-4440 ext. 29414. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org or 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers are not required to identify themselves.

Durham CrimeStoppers

CrimeStoppers is a tip line that allows tipsters to report criminal activity anonymously. It is a partnership between the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses working together to solve crime. Callers are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest of suspected criminals. Information related to unsolved crimes and wanted persons is distributed to the community via various forms of media. Tipsters are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers and anonymously give any information about the unsolved crime or fugitive. CrimeStoppers forwards the information to the investigating law enforcement agency within Durham County. If the information is used by law enforcement and leads to a felony arrest, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Reward payments range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $2,000, depending on the severity of the crime. Visit www.durhamcrimestoppers.org for more information.

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