Two Arrested in Deadly Hillsborough Road Shooting; Face Murder Charges
DURHAM, NC – Durham police have arrested two individuals in connection with a January shooting on Hillsborough Road that left one man dead and another person critically injured. Investigators say the fatal gunfire erupted along one of the city’s busiest corridors, escalating into a targeted attack that ended in tragedy.
Arrests Made in January 4 Fatal Shooting
The Durham Police Department confirmed the arrests of Tony Scott II, 25, of Durham, and Aryahna Mangum, 26, of Durham, in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on January 4, 2026, in the 3500 block of Hillsborough Road.
Both suspects have been charged with:
- One count of Murder
- Two counts of Conspiracy
- One count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
No additional updates have been released at this time.
What Happened on Hillsborough Road
According to the original release, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a 2024 Chevy Malibu was traveling west on Hillsborough Road when a second vehicle pulled alongside it on the passenger side. An individual inside the second vehicle began firing multiple shots toward the Malibu.
The driver of the Malibu lost control of the vehicle, which came to rest in the parking lot of a nearby business.
The driver, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. A female passenger in the vehicle suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was also transported to a hospital for treatment.
No other injuries were reported.
Ongoing Investigation
This remains an active investigation. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact Investigator D. Hall at 919-560-4440 ext. 29319 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200 or durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to felony arrests.
About Durham CrimeStoppers
Durham CrimeStoppers is a nonprofit program that allows citizens to report crime anonymously and receive cash rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to felony arrests. The program is a partnership between the community, media, law enforcement, and local businesses working together to solve crime and make Durham safer. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by calling 919-683-1200 or online at durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers helps recover stolen property, remove illegal guns and drugs, and close unsolved cases.