Durham Police Investigating Wednesday Morning Fatal Shooting on North Miami Boulevard

Durham, NC – The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning (Oct. 15) in the 1000 block of North Miami Boulevard, leaving a 28-year-old man dead and prompting an active investigation in the busy East Durham corridor.

Details of the Incident

Officers responded around 9:37 a.m. after receiving reports that an adult male had been shot. When officers arrived, they found Abdul-Jalil Burnette, 28, of Durham, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Burnette was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Authorities say the suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction before police arrived.

Investigation Ongoing

Investigators remained on the scene late Wednesday morning, working to determine what led to the shooting. The section between Raynor Street and North Miami Boulevard was temporarily closed to traffic as officers gathered evidence.

The Durham Police Department has not released details on a possible motive or suspect description at this time.

Community Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Investigator D. Johnson at (919) 560-4415 ext. 29541, or reach out anonymously through Durham CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or www.durhamcrimestoppers.org.

CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards up to $2,000 for information leading to felony arrests, and callers do not have to identify themselves.

About 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.