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No Injuries in Durham County Shooting Incident

Post Date:05/22/2023 11:54 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Durham, NC (Monday, May 22, 2023) - Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office are speaking with witnesses this morning after a drive-by shooting was reported on the 3900 block of Dodge Ave. Residents of a home there called 911 when at approximately 4:30 a.m. a vehicle drove past, firing dozens of times striking vehicles and the home itself, which was occupied by 6 people.  
  
“We’re thankful today that no one was injured,” said Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead.  “This could have had a tragic outcome.  My office is doing everything we can to address the increasing gun problem in our community.  Together with the participation of our community partners and residents, we can make our community safer.” 
 
This is an active investigation and additional information will be provided when appropriate.  Anyone with information should contact the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 919-560-0880.  Additionally, call Durham Crimestoppers at 919-683-1200.  Crimestoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to felony arrests, all calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. 
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