A man was rushed to the hospital Sunday night after gunfire rang out near the Avon Crossings apartment complex along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Durham, turning a quiet evening into an active crime scene just before 10 p.m.
Durham police said officers responded to reports of a shooting and found a wounded man near the complex. He was taken to a nearby hospital, though officials did not immediately release details about his injuries. The shooter remained at large as investigators worked the scene late into the night.
According to WRAL, officers arrived after a 911 call and began canvassing the area, looking for witnesses and any clues that might point to whoever pulled the trigger.
Police Investigation Under Way
The Durham Police Department says the investigation is active and is asking anyone with information, including phone or doorbell video, to contact CrimeStoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and police say community help can make or break a case like this.
The Durham Police Department crime-statistics pages provide weekly shooting and arrest data, along with contact details and resources for residents who want to stay informed or report concerns.
Neighbors’ Concerns And Past Incidents
The Avon Crossings complex has drawn police attention before. WRAL coverage in 2023 documented an overnight standoff there that led to an evacuation of the complex. In the wake of that incident, residents told reporters they were worried about safety, and police have repeatedly stressed that community tips are vital to their investigations.
Anyone with information about Sunday night’s shooting is urged to call Durham CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200 or contact Durham Police through their non-emergency lines. Investigators say preserving and sharing any relevant home-security or doorbell footage through official channels can be especially helpful as detectives work to track down the shooter.
