Durham neighbors were left rattled Wednesday afternoon after a drive-by shooting along East Main Street sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police. Officers were called just after 3 p.m. and found the victim at the scene. Residents said they heard a rapid burst of gunfire and voiced frustration that violence keeps flaring up on their block.
Police: Drive-By Left One Hospitalized
The shooting unfolded just after 3 p.m. on East Main Street, and the wounded man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to WRAL. Reporters at the scene noted that officers were marking evidence, and investigators have not released any information about a suspect.
Neighbors Say 'We Want To Be Safe'
"We want to be safe," one neighbor told reporters, while others described the experience as traumatic, according to WRAL. Residents said it felt like a miracle that children playing nearby were not hit and urged authorities to do more to curb the street violence.
City Data Shows Shootings Remain A Concern
The Durham Police Department tracks shooting incidents year to date and publishes weekly summaries that detail where shootings occur and who is affected, underscoring that gunfire continues to concentrate in specific neighborhoods. The latest breakdown and counts are available in the Durham Police Department shooting data.
Part of a String of Recent Incidents
Wednesday's East Main shooting follows several other recent gunfire reports across the city, including pre-dawn shots on Ellis Road and a March 9 attack at the Rolling Hills apartments that left two men wounded, a March 9 attack at the Rolling Hills apartments reported. Investigators are asking anyone with video or tips to contact police.
Durham police said they have not released any suspect information and that the investigation remains active. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
