Two Men Seriously Injured in Shooting Near McDougald Terrace in Durham

DURHAM, NC — Two men were seriously injured in a shooting on Tuesday night, October 22, in Durham. Police officers responded to reports of gunshots on the 1200 block of East Lawson Street, which is the location of the McDougald Terrace apartment complex.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered two men with gunshot wounds to their lower bodies. While their injuries were described as serious, police confirmed that they were not life-threatening. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The incident is under investigation, and the Durham Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously by calling Durham Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200 or submitting information online at durhamcrimestoppers.org.

This recent shooting occurred just a day after another incident where a man was shot in a nearby neighborhood, only a few miles away from the site of Tuesday’s attack. The McDougald Terrace community, in particular, has faced ongoing issues with violence over the past few years, highlighting a troubling trend in the area.

Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are seeking assistance from the public to gather more information.