In a scene that shook the local community, an 11-year-old girl, suffering from gunshot wounds, was captured on surveillance video seeking refuge at the Durham Rescue Mission this past Saturday night. The footage, obtained by CBS 17, shows the girl limping into the lobby for help, followed by a woman and a man. James Madison, the director assistant of the Durham Rescue Mission, recounted the incident, saying "About, maybe 10:10, we heard loud gunshots, like boom boom boom boom, several of them."
As the debate over gun violence continues to roil communities across the nation, the specifics of the shooting have left many unanswered questions. The Durham police, responding to the incident that occurred near Morning Glory Avenue and Elm Street, found the child with gunshot wounds described as non-life-threatening before 10:30 p.m., as per a report by WRAL. Having run inside the mission, the girl herself asked for assistance in calling 911, a stark reminder of the urgency and desperation that such violent episodes cast upon their victims.
This act of violence against a minor contributes to a worrisome trend in the city, making safety a paramount concern for its residents. The Durham Police Department, while at the scene, attended to the 11-year-old until she could be brought to a hospital where her injuries were assessed. Details about the circumstances leading to her being shot are still being pieced together by investigators, reported ABC11.
The community's collective heart went out to the child, facing a tragic ordeal that no child should ever endure. While the Durham Police Department has not yet released further information, their investigation is ongoing.
