Suspicious Death On East Markham Ave. Under investigation by Durham Police

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police are actively investigating a suspicious death on East Markham Avenue. Just after 4 a.m. on September 22, 2024, officers responded to a cardiac arrest call in the 200 block of East Markham Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male victim in a residence who was deceased. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and the death is currently being treated as suspicious. 

East Markham Avenue is temporarily closed from North Roxboro Street to Vista Street while investigators are at the scene. 

If you have any information, please contact Investigator J. Smith at 919-560-4440 ext. 29365. You can also submit a tip to CrimeStoppers online at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org or call 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and guarantees anonymity for callers.

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.