Durham Police Charge Three with First-Degree Murder in Connection with September Homicide

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has arrested and charged three suspects in the murder of 23-year-old Dashaun Johnson, which occurred on September 15, 2024, on Dubonnet Place.

Incident Overview 

On September 15, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a gunshot wound in the area of Glenbrook Drive and Dubonnet Place. Upon arrival, they found Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS transported him to a local hospital with serious injuries, but he was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

Suspects Charged

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  Marcus Beatty Jr., 22

• Elijah Page, 20
• Simone Cameron, 19

All three individuals have been charged with first-degree murder. Additionally, Marcus Beatty Jr. and Simone Cameron face charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. The suspects are currently held in the Durham County Jail without bond.

Call for Information 

Authorities encourage anyone with information related to this incident to contact Investigator J. Kellar at 919-560-4440 ext. 29306 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or via their website at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards up to $2,000 for tips 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.