Two killed, one injured in Durham shooting

Police investigating late-night incident on North Roxboro Street

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:19am

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Durham police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and a woman injured in a vehicle on North Roxboro Street near Old Oxford Road around midnight on Saturday. The woman was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major public safety concern in Durham, with the city experiencing an elevated number of shootings and homicides in recent years. This latest incident highlights the ongoing need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of crime.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the scene around midnight and found three individuals inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Two adult males were pronounced dead at the scene, while the injured woman was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover.

  • The shooting occurred around midnight on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Durham Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

A. Junker

A Durham Police Investigator leading the investigation into the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information is asked to call the Durham Police Investigator A. Junker at 919-560-4440 at ext. 29416, or Durham Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200.”

— A. Junker, Durham Police Investigator

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and are asking the public for any information that could aid the case.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges Durham faces in addressing gun violence and the need for comprehensive, community-based solutions to improve public safety.