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Arrest Made in April Homicide On Durham’s West Club Boulevard

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DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has arrested and charged 38-year-old Roy Bright in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on West Club Boulevard in April 2024.

The incident took place on April 30, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of W. Club Blvd. Upon arrival, they found three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims, identified as 51-year-old Thomas Holloway Jr., was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two victims were transported by EMS to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Bright

Roy Bright has been indicted on one count of murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. He was arrested on September 18, 2024, and is currently held in the Durham County Jail without bond.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident and ask anyone with information to come forward. Those with details can contact Investigator D. Johnson at 919-560-4440 ext. 29541 or anonymously contact CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers can remain anonymous.

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.