A daytime shooting in Durham left one person seriously injured on Saturday, June 6, according to police. The gunfire broke out in broad daylight, drawing a fast response from officers and medics. Investigators have opened a case but have not released the victim’s name or shared any information about a possible suspect.
What police reported
According to CBS17, the shooting happened during daytime hours and left one person with serious injuries. Durham police told the station they were processing the scene and working the case. No additional details were provided in the initial report. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
Citywide context
The incident lands in the middle of a tense year for Durham. City leaders were told in early June that there have been 13 homicides so far in 2026, up from nine at the same point last year, along with a slight uptick in violent crime reports, WRAL reported. Those numbers have kept steady pressure on elected officials and community groups to ramp up anti-violence efforts.
How to help
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has video or other information to contact the Durham Police Department. Reporters and law enforcement officials say they will share updates as investigators release more details, and this article will be updated with verified information as it becomes available.
