Second Suspect Charged in Deadly 2024 Durham Shooting

Bobby Diontrae Wyche arrested and indicted for murder and robbery in connection with the killing of Gary Singletary.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered cell phone screen reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the physical evidence in this violent crime case.The shattered remnants of a cell phone screen serve as a grim reminder of the violent robbery and murder that shook the Durham community over a year ago.Durham Today

A second suspect, 34-year-old Bobby Diontrae Wyche of Durham, has been arrested and indicted on charges of murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2024 shooting death of 52-year-old Gary Singletary in Durham, North Carolina. Wyche was identified as a suspect and indicted in October 2025, with an arrest warrant issued the same day. He was taken into custody on Monday and made his first court appearance.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by Durham law enforcement to bring to justice those responsible for a deadly shooting that occurred over a year ago. The arrest of a second suspect indicates investigators are making progress in their investigation and seeking accountability for the victim's family and the community.

The details

According to court records, Wyche and another suspect, Torico Antonio Edwards Jr., are accused of stealing a cell phone from Singletary at gunpoint before killing him at the Clairmont at Hillandale Apartments in Durham on December 3, 2024. Edwards was previously arrested and indicted in February 2026 on the same charges of murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

  • Singletary was shot and killed on December 3, 2024 around 3 p.m.
  • Wyche was indicted on October 27, 2025 on charges of murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
  • Wyche was arrested on Monday, April 13, 2026 and made his first court appearance the same day.
  • Edwards was previously arrested in January 2026 and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Bobby Diontrae Wyche

A 34-year-old Durham resident who has been charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Gary Singletary.

Gary Singletary

A 52-year-old Durham resident who was shot and killed at the Clairmont at Hillandale Apartments in December 2024.

Torico Antonio Edwards Jr.

Another suspect who was previously arrested and indicted on charges of murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in the 2024 killing of Gary Singletary.

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What’s next

Edwards, the other suspect charged in this case, is scheduled to make his next court appearance on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The takeaway

The arrests of two suspects in this year-old murder case demonstrate the persistence of Durham investigators in pursuing justice for victims of violent crime, even when it takes time to build a strong case against those responsible.