Durham Police Search for Armed 18-Year-Old Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 20-Year-Old Man

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Sincere Bostic, an 18-year-old wanted for murder in connection with the June 29 shooting death of Jayquon Taborn, 20, also of Durham.

Deadly Shooting on Middle Street

Officers responded just before midnight to a residence in the 600 block of Middle Street, where they discovered two gunshot victims: Jayquon Taborn and a 15-year-old girl. Both had been shot inside the home. Taborn later died from his injuries; the teen was hospitalized, and her condition has not been publicly released.

Murder Charges Filed Against Bostic

After an investigation by the Durham Police Department’s Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit, detectives identified Sincere Bostic as the primary suspect and obtained a murder warrant. Despite extensive efforts, Bostic remains at large.

Public Urged to Remain Alert

Authorities are warning that 18-year-old Sincere Bostic should be considered armed and dangerous. If spotted, do not approach him — instead, call 911 immediately.

Submit Tips Anonymously

Anyone with information on Bostic’s whereabouts is urged to contact Investigator D.N. Hall at 919-560-4440 ext. 29319. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via CrimeStoppers at durhamcrimestoppers.org or by calling 919-683-1200. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000, and no identification is required.

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.