Two Men Killed in Separate Durham Shootings Over the Weekend

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is investigating two separate fatal shootings that occurred over the weekend, claiming the lives of two men.

Saturday Morning Shooting – Ellis Road

The first incident took place early Saturday morning, March 1, in the 600 block of Ellis Road. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim at approximately 5:01 a.m. and discovered 27-year-old Monteith Lowery of Roxboro suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Police believe this was an isolated incident.

Sunday Night Shooting – East Umstead Street

The second fatal shooting happened late Sunday night, March 2, in the 300 block of East Umstead Street. Shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers found two injured men, one of whom had been shot. The gunshot victim, identified as 48-year-old Ottoniel Lopez-Diaz of Durham, was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later died. The second victim’s condition has not been disclosed.

Help Solve These Cases

Both shootings remain under investigation as separate cases. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

• Those with details about the Ellis Road shooting should contact Investigator A. Bongarten at 919-560-4440 ext. 29529.
• Those with information regarding the East Umstead Street shooting can reach Investigator M. Judy at 919-560-4440 ext. 29252.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Durham CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, and callers never have to reveal their identity.