Durham Police Seek Suspect After Man Fatally Shot on North Hyde Park Avenue

DURHAM, NC – A tragic event unfolded late Monday night as 40-year-old Marquis Sinclair of Durham was fatally shot in the area of North Hyde Park Avenue and Holloway Street. The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m., and Sinclair was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Durham Police are actively searching for a suspect and currently believe the shooting to be an isolated incident. Details regarding the event’s motive or circumstances have not yet been released. According to WRAL, officers responded to reports of the shooting and found Sinclair wounded at the scene.

Investigators are asking the public for assistance in solving this case. Those with information are encouraged to contact Investigator J. Berkstresser at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29538. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted through CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or via their website. CrimeStoppers offers a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in felony cases, and tipsters can remain anonymous.

The local community in the North Hyde Park Ave. area is grappling with the aftermath of this violent incident, and authorities are hopeful that public cooperation will help bring the perpetrator to justice while maintaining the safety and anonymity of those who come forward.

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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