Durham police flooded a stretch of Eastwood Drive early Sunday after reports of gunfire at a home on the block, with a heavy law enforcement presence still visible around 1 a.m. Neighbors said officers and forensics personnel taped off the area and combed through the property as the night wore on and daylight inched closer. Police have not yet said whether anyone was hurt or if a suspect has been identified or detained.
According to WRAL, its Breaking News Tracker filmed officers working outside the Eastwood Drive address while reporters tried to confirm whether the gunfire left any victims. The station’s brief update underscored how tight-lipped officials remained as investigators continued their work at the scene.
Police response
So far, officials have released only limited information, and investigators stayed on scene into the morning hours. Per Durham CrimeStoppers, anyone with information can call 919-683-1200 or submit an anonymous tip online. Non‑emergency information can also be relayed to the Durham Police Department front desk at (919) 560-4427, according to the City of Durham.
Context
The incident lands on top of a run of shootings across Durham this month; a fatal shooting on East Umstead Street last Thursday left one man dead, as late-night sidewalk slaying coverage detailed. Residents and local leaders have expressed alarm over recurring gun violence, while police continue pressing the public for tips to help close open cases.
Details on the Eastwood Drive shooting remain sparse and the investigation is ongoing. This story will be updated as Durham police or investigators release additional information.
