Durham Man Killed, Teenage Boy Injured in Separate Wednesday Night Shootings
A 47-year-old man was killed and a 13-year-old boy was injured in two separate shootings Wednesday night, according to the Durham Police Department.
The first shooting occurred around 9:14 p.m. in the 1100 block of Rosedale Avenue. Police said a 13-year-old boy was walking near the roadway when a vehicle drove by and someone inside fired gunshots in his direction. The juvenile was struck and sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Approximately two hours later, at 11:57 p.m., officers responded to a second shooting in the 200 block of East Umstead Street. Upon arrival, they found a man lying on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was identified as 47-year-old Tavarus Joyner. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
As of Thursday morning, no arrests had been made in either case.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Cpl. L. Sprinkle at 919-560-4440 ext. 29248 or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases.
Both shootings remain under investigation.
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