A fatal shooting occurred inside a Durham convenience store on Saturday night, prompting a police investigation, CBS17 reported. The incident took place just before 9:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Morehead Ave, where the only business is the Grab and Go Market, situated less than a block east of Chapel Hill Road; officers arrived at the scene to find an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds, he was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, he later died, according to CBS17.
In a follow-up to the tragic event, WRAL disclosed that investigators have yet to release the identity of the victim or any details on a potential suspect, and the investigation continues as authorities appeal for information related to the shooting, anyone with knowledge on the matter is urged to contact Investigator J. Sokal at a provided phone number, additionally, Durham CrimeStoppers has been mentioned as a way to submit anonymous tips and offers cash rewards for information leading to felony arrests.
According to a report by the News & Observer, the Durham Police Department responded to reports of the shooting at a mini-mart located on Morehead Ave; as of the following morning, details such as the suspected motive or the names of individuals involved were not released, and CrimeStoppers is offering up to $2,000 for information that contributes to an arrest in the case.
