Durham Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Bertland Avenue

Durham, NC – The Durham Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Bertland Avenue on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Officers responded to the 2900 block of Bertland Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. after receiving a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who had been shot. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead.

Victim Identified

Authorities have identified the victim as Gary Singletary, 52, of Durham. Based on a preliminary investigation, police do not believe the shooting was random.

Investigation Ongoing

Investigators were on the scene Tuesday afternoon, working to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

Call for Information

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Investigator M. Judy at 919-560-4440 ext. 29252.

Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers:

• Online: www.durhamcrimestoppers.org
• Phone: (919) 683-1200

CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases. Callers never have to identify themselves.

The Durham Police Department is committed to solving this case and ensuring justice for the victim and his family.

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.