On Friday afternoon in Durham, a woman who had been shot walked into a convenience store on East Club Boulevard and asked the clerk to call 911. Deputies and EMS responded to the store, then took her to a nearby hospital, where her injuries were described as non-life-threatening. The Durham County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation, and officers stayed at the scene into the evening to gather evidence.
Those details were released by the sheriff's office and reported by ABC11, which noted that deputies and EMS arrived after the woman walked in and asked the clerk for help. According to ABC11, officers remained on the scene as they continued to investigate the shooting.
East Club Boulevard Has Seen Repeated Violence
East Club Boulevard and nearby north Durham neighborhoods have been no stranger to gunfire and heavy police response in recent years. In one 2022 incident, a Durham school bus driver swerved into a ditch to avoid gunshots, according to WRAL.
The Durham Police Department’s 2024 fourth-quarter crime report tracks violent-crime and weapon-related incidents across the city, offering some context for why officers treat shooting calls as a high priority, according to the Durham Police Department.
Investigation Ongoing
As of the latest update, officials had not released information about any suspects or a possible motive, and no arrests had been announced, according to ABC11. The Durham County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate and is asking anyone with information or video to contact Durham Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200 or via Durham Crime Stoppers.
Authorities were collecting evidence and canvassing for witnesses as the investigation moved forward. Investigators say they will release additional details once information is verified. This story will be updated if the sheriff’s office provides further public updates.
