Two people were shot Sunday on Eva Street in east Durham, and police say detectives have launched an investigation into the latest burst of gun violence to hit the city. Officials have not yet released details about the victims' conditions or whether any arrests have been made.
According to WRAL, officers were called to Eva Street Sunday evening and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. The station reported it was unclear how seriously the victims were hurt and that detectives were canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance video.
Durham's spring spike in shootings
The Eva Street shooting comes amid a string of incidents across the city this month. As detailed in coverage of gunfire inside a busy Durham diner on Mother's Day, Durham Police data showed 157 shootings and 62 people shot through April 25, 2026; the department's year to date shooting update (through May 9, 2026) reflects similarly high counts. City officials and neighborhood groups have repeatedly urged anyone with footage or tips to come forward as detectives work to connect incidents and identify suspects.
Anyone with information about the Eva Street shooting is asked to contact Durham Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200 or submit a tip online. For emergencies call 911; to report non-emergency crime information call Durham's non-emergency line at 919-560-4600.
Hoodline has covered several recent scenes nearby, including Midnight Gunfire On Rochelle Street (May 18) and Mother’s Day Mayhem (May 11), which together underscore why investigators are treating each new shooting as potentially connected. This story will be updated as police release more information about the Eva Street investigation.
