Pre-dawn gunfire at a northeast Durham apartment complex left a man hospitalized early Wednesday, after he was found shot behind an apartment unit at Oxford Manor on Keystone Place near Old Oxford Road. Neighbors reported a heavy police presence at first light as officers locked down the area and launched an investigation. Officials have not released the victim's name or the extent of his injuries.
Durham police, according to WRAL, said investigators believe the man was shot four times before he was found and that he was taken to the hospital. The outlet's Breaking News Tracker was on the scene and reported that officers responded to a reported shooting at Oxford Manor on Keystone Place near Old Oxford Road. WRAL also reported that, as of 6:15 a.m., no one was in custody and investigators were working to determine what happened.
Where It Happened
Oxford Manor sits off Old Oxford Road near Dearborn Drive, an area that has seen multiple violent incidents in recent years. As reported by The News & Observer, a deadly drive-by at a nearby intersection in 2024 highlighted the neighborhood's vulnerability to gun violence. Residents say frequent sirens and cordons at nearby complexes have become an unwelcome routine.
Investigation And Tips
Durham police say the case remains under active investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The City of Durham's guidance on anonymous tips points residents to Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200 and online reporting options, according to the City of Durham. Anyone who saw activity in the area early Wednesday is asked to contact investigators so they can piece together the events that led to the shooting.
This story is developing; it will be updated when police release more information or confirm the victim's condition. For now, investigators continue to process the scene and collect witness accounts.
