Durham Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on E. Carver Street

DURHAM, NC — Durham Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning near the intersection of E. Carver Street and Commons Boulevard.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on December 23, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered a crashed vehicle with an adult male victim inside who had suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released further details about the incident or the victim.

As part of the investigation, E. Carver Street remains closed between N. Roxboro Street and Meriwether Drive. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Anyone with information that may assist in this case is urged to contact Investigator E. Gaither at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29340. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Durham CrimeStoppers at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org or 919-683-1200. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and are not required to reveal their identity.

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.