A woman was shot late Wednesday night near the Oxford Manor Apartments on Old Oxford Road in north Durham and taken to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to Durham police. Officers said they were called around 11 p.m. and arrived to secure the scene and begin an investigation. Officials have not released the victim’s name or any additional identifying details.
Investigators told WRAL that the woman was found at the scene and transported to a local hospital. The outlet reported there was no word on any arrests as of Thursday afternoon. Durham police have not released a suspect description or possible motive.
Where It Happened
Oxford Manor is a Durham Housing Authority complex at 3633 Keystone Place, located just off Old Oxford Road near Dearborn Drive, according to the authority’s property listing. Durham Housing Authority lists the site’s address, while local broadcaster ABC11 has previously reported on shootings near the intersection of Dearborn Drive and Old Oxford Road.
Recent Incidents And Trends
The complex and surrounding streets have seen several shootings this spring, including a May 27 pre-dawn incident that left a man hospitalized. For more background on that case, see Hoodline’s coverage of pre-dawn gunfire at Oxford Manor. Durham Police Department weekly shooting reports show an increase in shooting incidents and people shot through April 2026 compared with recent years, according to the department’s published data. Durham Police.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Wednesday night’s shooting to contact Durham police or submit an anonymous tip to Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200 or through the online tip portal. The City of Durham lists CrimeStoppers as a resource for reporting tips related to violent crime.
The investigation is ongoing, and this story will be updated as police release more information.
