Arrest Made in May Guess Road Homicide in Durham

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has arrested Damonte Lewis, 25, in connection with the fatal shooting of Trocon George, 32, that occurred on Guess Road earlier this year.

The incident took place shortly after 8:30 p.m. on May 21, 2024. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Guess Road, where they found George in the parking lot of a local business. Tragically, George succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On December 9, Lewis was taken into custody and charged with murder, felony conspiracy, and possession of a weapon of mass destruction. He is currently being held at the Durham County Jail without bond.

Authorities continue to seek information related to this case. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Investigator D. Bussell at 919-560-4440 ext. 29254. Anonymous tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers by calling (919) 683-1200 or visiting durhamcrimestoppers.org.

CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases. Callers remain anonymous.

This arrest represents a significant step forward in seeking justice for Trocon George and his loved ones.

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.