Durham police are investigating after a woman was shot and wounded just before midnight on North Miami Boulevard, outside a business near Woodlawn Memorial Park. The woman was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and a large police response kept the area taped off into the early morning hours before the scene was cleared.
What Happened At The Scene
Officers arriving on North Miami Boulevard found the injured woman and quickly secured the area. About a half-dozen police cruisers and forensic investigators were on scene, according to WRAL. Police cleared the scene just after 3 a.m. Friday and said they were not yet able to release additional details, including any suspect information. Investigators have asked anyone who saw or recorded anything to come forward.
Miami Boulevard's Recent Safety Concerns
The Miami Boulevard corridor has seen multiple shootings in recent years, including a December fatal shooting at a shopping center and other incidents documented in Durham Police crime reports. Coverage of a man fatally shot at a Durham shopping center and other cases highlights a pattern of a few high-profile incidents along the corridor, which remains an area of focused enforcement.
How To Report Tips
Durham police are urging anyone with video or information about the shooting to contact Durham Crime Stoppers or call (919) 683-1200. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a reward through Crime Stoppers. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives plan to follow up on all credible leads.
