A late-night shooting on East Umstead Street Wednesday left a man critically injured; he later died at the hospital, Durham police said. The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Tavarus Joyner. Officers searched for a suspect while investigators processed the scene into the early morning hours.
Scene and response
Durham police told WRAL that officers discovered Joyner at about 11:55 p.m. on the sidewalk next to E. Umstead Street near Sawyer Street, and that a Durham Mobile Command Unit responded to the scene. Forensics crews were seen examining a pile of debris next to the sidewalk while a red car sat inside crime-scene tape.
Investigation and how to help
Police have not said whether any arrests have been made, and investigators have not released a motive or suspect description. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Durham Police Department or CrimeStoppers to share tips.
Earlier shooting nearby
A few hours before the East Umstead incident, WRAL reported that a 13-year-old boy was struck in a drive-by on Rosedale Avenue and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. That shooting occurred less than two miles from the East Umstead scene.
Next steps
Authorities say they are continuing to sift evidence and witness accounts to determine what happened. Officials say more information will be released as the investigation develops.
