Two Men Killed, One Injured in Separate Durham Shootings Hours Apart Over Weekend
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham police are investigating two fatal shootings that occurred just hours apart, leaving two men dead and another man injured between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning.
The first shooting was reported shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, on Sherron Road. Less than five hours later, officers were called to another shooting on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Police have not released the identities of the men killed, announced any arrests or said whether investigators believe the two shootings are connected.
Man Found Shot Behind Sherron Road Business
At approximately 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Durham Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Sherron Road.
When officers arrived, they found an adult man behind a business suffering from a gunshot wound, according to police.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police have not released additional information about what may have led to the shooting or identified any suspects.
Second Fatal Shooting Reported Hours Later
At approximately 12:31 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, officers responded to another shooting, this time in the 4400 block of Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Police found an adult male victim who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
A second adult male who had also been shot was transported to a hospital with injuries police described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities have not released the identities of either victim or provided information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Both Investigations Remain Active
Durham Police said both fatal shootings remain under active investigation and additional details will be released when appropriate.
Anyone with information about the Sherron Road shooting is asked to contact Investigator D. Bussell at 919-560-4440, ext. 29254.
Anyone with information about the Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard shooting should contact Investigator A. Bongarten at 919-560-4440, ext. 29529.
You may also submit information about either case anonymously to CrimeStoppers by calling 919-683-1200 or through Durham CrimeStoppers. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and tipsters do not have to identify themselves.
Two Deaths Within Hours
The two shootings left two men dead and another wounded within a span of less than five hours.
At this stage, Durham Police have provided no information indicating the incidents are related. Both investigations remain ongoing.
Spectacular Magazine will update this story as additional information becomes available.