Two Dead, One Injured in Durham Shooting

Police investigating late-night incident as city grapples with gun violence concerns

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:52am

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A late-night shooting in Durham, North Carolina left two men dead and a woman injured. Police responded to reports of gunfire around midnight on Friday, March 13, finding three individuals inside a vehicle who had been shot. The two men died at the scene, while the woman was hospitalized and is expected to recover. The incident occurred just hours after city and county leaders met to discuss a plan to reduce gun violence in the area.

Why it matters

Durham has been grappling with gun violence, with some residents calling for more community-based programs and better gun control measures to address the issue. The shooting is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have raised concerns about public safety in the city.

The details

According to reports, police were called to the scene around midnight on Friday, March 13, on North Roxboro Street near Old Oxford Road. They found three individuals inside a vehicle who had been shot - two men and a woman. The two men died at the scene, while the woman was taken to a local hospital and is expected to fully recover. The shooting occurred just hours after city and county leaders met to discuss a three-phase plan to reduce gun violence in the area.

  • The shooting occurred around midnight on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Earlier that evening, city and county leaders had met to discuss a plan to reduce gun violence in Durham.

The players

Renee Johnson

A Durham resident who has lived in the city for the past three years and is concerned about the level of violence, believing more youth mentorship programs are needed.

Nathaniel Schweinberg

A Durham resident who wishes there was more gun control and active prevention to address gun violence in the city.

Laticia Facyson

An anti-gun violence advocate in Durham whose son was shot and killed in 2020, and who was devastated by the latest shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“You hear a lot of shootings with the youth involved, and I think there needs to be more programs for mentoring youth.”

— Renee Johnson, Durham Resident

“It's just the reality of gun ownership in America. It's like a prolific thing that everyone has easy access to. Unfortunately, it's used in ways that are fatal to our neighbors, which breaks my heart.”

— Nathaniel Schweinberg, Durham Resident

“The first thing on my mind is, what are we going to do now? Are we just going to keep talking about it? Is this it, or are we going to put some action behind it?”

— Laticia Facyson, Anti-Gun Violence Advocate

What’s next

Police are actively investigating the shooting, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Durham Police Department or Durham Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This latest shooting incident highlights the ongoing challenges Durham faces in addressing gun violence, with some residents calling for more community-based programs and better gun control measures to prevent such tragedies. The city's leaders have taken steps to develop a plan to reduce violence, but many believe more concrete action is needed to truly make a difference.