Suspect Arrested in Durham Diner Shooting

Carlos Anuel Medina Robles apprehended in North Dakota for November 2025 murder

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:33pm

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An extreme close-up of a metallic bullet fragment or spent shell casing, dramatically lit by a harsh camera flash against a black background, conveying the serious, investigative nature of this crime story.The arrest of a suspect in a deadly diner shooting last year exposes the gritty realities of violent crime investigations.Durham Today

Authorities have arrested Carlos Anuel Medina Robles, 28, in connection with the November 2025 shooting death of Luis Alberto Flores outside a diner in northern Durham County, North Carolina. Robles was tracked down and apprehended by a multi-agency law enforcement effort in Ward, North Dakota, and is currently being held without bond pending extradition proceedings.

Why it matters

The shooting outside the All People's Grill diner on Guess Road last November was a high-profile incident that raised concerns about public safety and violence in the Durham area. The arrest of the suspected shooter, who was on the run for several months, provides some closure for the victim's family and the local community.

The details

According to the Durham County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the diner just after 8 a.m. on November 2, 2025, where they found Luis Alberto Flores dead outside the establishment. Detectives later identified Carlos Anuel Medina Robles as the suspect and worked with federal agencies like the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations to track him down. Robles was apprehended without incident in Ward, North Dakota, on Thursday and is now awaiting extradition back to North Carolina to face a first-degree murder charge.

  • The shooting incident occurred just after 8 a.m. on November 2, 2025.
  • Robles was arrested on Thursday in Ward, North Dakota.

The players

Luis Alberto Flores

The 28-year-old victim who was shot and killed outside the All People's Grill diner in Durham County.

Carlos Anuel Medina Robles

The 28-year-old suspect who was arrested in North Dakota and is facing a first-degree murder charge for Flores' death.

Durham County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the shooting and worked with federal partners to apprehend the suspect.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that assisted Durham County authorities in tracking down the suspect.

Homeland Security Investigations

The federal agency that collaborated with Durham County and the FBI to locate and arrest the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“'Extradition proceedings are pending relative to this specific criminal case.'”

— Durham County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

Robles will be extradited from North Dakota to North Carolina to face the first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Luis Alberto Flores.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the collaborative efforts of local and federal law enforcement to track down a suspect in a high-profile homicide case and bring some measure of justice for the victim's family and the Durham community.