Durham Police Investigate Deadly Shooting on Fayetteville Street

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on the night of October 20, 2024, in the 900 block of Fayetteville Street.

At approximately 11:48 p.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound at the location. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported the victim to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after.

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which they believe to be isolated. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be provided as they become available.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Investigator D. Hall at 919-560-4440 ext. 29319 or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or online at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers are not required to disclose their identities.

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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.