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Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Fatal Shooting at Durham Cook Out

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DURHAM, NC – This morning (Nov. 22), Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead announced the arrests of three individuals in connection with the homicide of 29-year-old Davicia Jean Ann Lee, which occurred last month at the Cook Out in the 1500 block of South Miami Boulevard.

Yesterday, November 21, detectives from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID), with assistance from the Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc) and the STRIKE team, executed felony warrants on two individuals in Durham.

Arrest Details

  • Spence
    Cookout
    Carlton

    Alexander Kenyon Carlton Jr., 23, of Durham, NC

  • Calvin Jerade Spence Jr., 18, of Durham, NC

Both suspects were arrested without incident and are currently held in the Durham County Detention Center without bond. They face the following charges:

  • First-Degree Murder
  • Felony Conspiracy
  • Carrying a Concealed Gun
  • Going Armed to the Terror of the People

Carlton and Spence are scheduled to make their first court appearances this morning.

A third individual, Jamari Treyvon McKnight, 18, was also arrested last night by the Morrisville Police Department and charged with Going Armed to the Terror of the People. He is currently being held in the Wake County Detention Center pending his first appearance.

Investigation Update

The investigation remains active, and findings are being prepared for review by the Durham County District Attorney’s Office.

“We extend our gratitude to the dedicated teams who worked tirelessly to bring these suspects into custody and who continue to seek justice for Davicia Jean Ann Lee and her family,” said Sheriff Birkhead.

Background

Incident Timeline:

  • October 26, 2024: Deputies responded to a reported shooting at a Cook Out restaurant in the 1500 block of South Miami Boulevard just after 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found one victim, Davicia Jean Ann Lee, deceased at the scene.
  • October 27, 2024: The Sheriff’s Office identified Lee as the victim and confirmed the incident appeared to be isolated.

The Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring public safety and transparency as the investigation continues.

About the Durham County Sheriff’s Office

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in North Carolina, serving both urban and rural areas of Durham County, including parts of Research Triangle Park. With nearly 500 employees, DCSO provides patrol services, operates the Durham County Detention Facility, protects animals, ensures courthouse security, and executes criminal warrants and civil mandates.

For more information, visit the DCSO website or contact the Sheriff’s Office at (919) 560-0900.