Durham Police Investigate Homicide On Chartwell Court Involving Two Young Children
One Child Dead, Another Hospitalized After Chartwell Court Incident
DURHAM, NC — Durham Police are investigating a heartbreaking homicide involving two small children discovered unresponsive Thursday evening on Chartwell Court.
Authorities responded to the scene at approximately 5:26 p.m. on February 12, 2026, where officers located two young children who were not responsive. Both children were transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
Tragically, one child was later pronounced deceased, according to police.
The condition of the second child has not been publicly released.
Investigation Ongoing
Law enforcement officials have identified a person of interest connected to the case. However, no additional details have been released at this time.
Durham Police say the investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Because the case involves children, authorities have been limited in the information they are able to share publicly.
Call with Information
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact:
Cpl. E. Gaither
(919) 560-4440 ext. 29340
or
Durham CrimeStoppers
(919) 683-1200
durhamcrimestoppers.org
CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases. Tipsters never have to identify themselves.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.