Shooting at Durham Pizza Restaurant Leaves 1 Dead, 1 in Custody

Police responded to the incident at Randy's Pizza on South Miami Boulevard.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

A shooting at a pizza restaurant in Durham, North Carolina has left one man dead and another in custody. The incident occurred just after 4:45 pm at Randy's Pizza on South Miami Boulevard. Responding officers found a man with a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect was taken into custody, and police remain at the scene investigating the incident.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this shooting are concerning for the local community and raise questions about public safety in the area. The incident occurred at a popular local business, which could impact the restaurant's operations and the surrounding neighborhood.

The details

According to the report, the shooting happened just after 4:45 pm at Randy's Pizza, a restaurant located in a strip shopping center on South Miami Boulevard in Durham. Police responded to the scene and found a man with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced dead. A suspect was taken into custody, but no other details about the incident or the individuals involved were immediately available.

  • The shooting occurred just after 4:45 pm on February 26, 2026.

The players

Randy's Pizza

A pizza restaurant located on South Miami Boulevard in Durham, North Carolina.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and gather more details about what led to the shooting and the identities of those involved.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting at a local business highlights the ongoing challenges Durham faces with public safety and the impact violent crimes can have on the community.