Three Critically Injured in East Durham Triple Shooting as City Gun Violence Numbers Rise
DURHAM, NC — Three people were critically injured in a shooting Monday night in East Durham, adding to growing concerns about gun violence as the city records more shooting victims than during the same period last year.
According to the Durham Police Department (DPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire around 8:50 p.m. in the 900 block of Fiske Street, where they discovered two men and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
All three victims were transported to a local hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Emergency Crews Rush Victims to Hospital
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and provided assistance to the victims.
Eyewitness video captured EMS workers loading one of the injured individuals into an ambulance.
Police blocked off portions of the neighborhood for several hours as investigators examined the scene and gathered evidence.
The investigation remained active as midnight approached.
Authorities did not immediately release the victims’ identities, ages or updated medical conditions.
Police also had not announced any arrests or provided information about a possible suspect or motive in the initial report.
Durham Shooting Victims Increase Compared With Last Year
The shooting comes as Durham continues to confront gun violence.
According to figures available as of October 10, 157 people had been shot in Durham during 2026, including 22 who died.
During the same period in 2025, the city recorded 135 shooting victims, including 24 fatalities.
| Gun violence statistics | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| People shot | 135 | 157 |
| Fatal shooting victims | 24 | 22 |
Figures reported through October 10 of each year. The three victims from Monday night’s shooting are not necessarily included in the October 10 totals.The figures represent a 16.3% increase in shooting victims compared with the same period last year, even as the number of fatal victims declined slightly.
The statistics highlight a troubling pattern: More Durham residents have been wounded by gunfire, despite a modest decrease in deaths.
Investigation Continues
Durham police have not disclosed what led to Monday night’s shooting or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Additional information, including any developments in the victims’ conditions or potential arrests, had not been released in the initial report.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Durham Police Department at 919-560-4600 or Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.
This is a developing story. Spectacular Magazine will provide updates as additional verified information becomes available.