A person was rushed to the hospital Monday evening after deputies found them with a gunshot wound along Wake Forest Highway near North Mineral Springs Road in Durham. Authorities said the victim is expected to recover and that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.
Scene and response
Deputies found the wounded person around 6:30 p.m., then called in emergency medical crews, who took the victim to a nearby hospital, according to WRAL. Investigators stayed at the scene into the evening, gathering evidence and working to piece together what led up to the gunfire.
Investigators ask for tips
Detectives are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to contact the Durham County Sheriff's Office at 919-560-0900. The agency's east station, listed at 5323 Wake Forest Hwy, sits close to where the shooting was reported.
What authorities said
According to WRAL, the Durham County Sheriff's Office described the case as an isolated incident and said the victim is expected to survive. As of Monday night, officials had not released any suspect description while the investigation continued.
Local context
The shooting comes amid a stretch of gun violence in Durham that has left many residents uneasy. Earlier this month, a March 12 drive-by sent a man to the hospital, and city data cited in that report show shootings remain clustered in several neighborhoods.
How to help
Deputies say the investigation is still active and urged anyone with photos, video or other information to come forward. Tips can be shared with the Durham County Sheriff's Office at 919-560-0900, or anonymously with Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200, as listed on the city's CrimeStoppers page.
