A quiet Saturday in Durham turned tense when a juvenile with a gunshot wound walked into a local EMS station, just as officers were responding to a separate drive-by shooting downtown that left another person hurt. Both victims survived with what officials describe as non-life-threatening injuries, and police say the twin incidents are now under active investigation.
Victim Brought To Old Fayetteville EMS Station
According to CBS17, the juvenile showed up at an EMS station on Old Fayetteville Street on Saturday. Emergency crews quickly transported the young victim to a local hospital, where the injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. While medical staff went to work, detectives began gathering details from the station and surrounding area, trying to piece together how the shooting unfolded.
Drive-By Reported On South Elm Street
The Durham Police Department said officers also responded to a reported drive-by shooting in the 100 block of South Elm Street, where they found another victim who had been shot. That person, too, had injuries described as non-life-threatening. Investigators are looking into whether the two shootings are connected, but so far there have been no arrests. Officers are canvassing the area, checking for witnesses and pulling any available video that might help clarify what happened.
Police Ask For Tips
As reported by CBS17, investigators are urging anyone who may have seen or heard either shooting to contact authorities. They are especially interested in surveillance or dash-cam footage from the downtown area that might have captured vehicles, suspects, or the moments before and after the gunfire. Police say both cases remain open and that detectives are actively following up on leads.
How To Share Information
City officials direct residents to the Durham Police Department for ongoing updates and reporting options. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at (919) 683-1200 or use the department's non-emergency line. Investigators stress that even small details, like a partial license plate or an odd noise heard at the time, could help move the investigation forward. This story will be updated as police release more information.
