17-Year-Old Victim Identified in Durham Fatal Shooting Investigation

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has identified the victim in a fatal shooting that took place early Wednesday morning (Nov. 13) as a 17-year-old male. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight near Lednum Street and Leon Street, where police initially responded to reports of gunfire.

A few minutes later, officers were notified that a male victim with life-threatening injuries had been transported to a nearby hospital by private vehicle. Officers subsequently discovered a second male victim in the 2300 block of Lednum Street. This victim, later identified as the 17-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator D.N. Hall at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29319 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. Tips can also be submitted online 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.