Three juveniles were caught in the line of fire during a drive-by shooting in east Durham on Wednesday, when gunfire sent a bullet into a bedroom at the Rochelle Manor apartment complex, according to police. No injuries were reported, and investigators say no arrests have been made.
What police say
According to CBS17, Durham officers responded to a report of an assault on the 2800 block of Rochelle Street and learned that an unidentified male inside a vehicle began shooting toward three juveniles. Officers told the outlet a bullet was later recovered inside a bedroom at the Rochelle Manor complex.
Detectives worked the scene Wednesday and had not identified a suspect, police said.
Latest in a string of vehicle attacks
This is the latest vehicle-based shooting reported in Durham this year. In March, a drive-by near a Durham Housing Authority community was reported by WRAL. Another WRAL report detailed a deadly drive-by on Hillsborough Road in January.
How police track gunfire
Durham police publish regular shooting-data updates, and the department’s year-to-date summary provides the counts investigators use to spot trends. The Durham Police Department posts this shooting data online as one of the tools officials use when shaping responses.
Investigation ongoing
Police say the investigation remains active and that no arrests have been made. Authorities have asked anyone with information or video related to the shooting to contact the Durham Police Department.
Detectives say they are continuing to canvass the area and review available footage. Police and neighbors alike say the shooting is another reminder of the need for community tips to help solve gun crimes.
