One Dead, Teen Injured in Two Shootings in Durham

One Dead, Teen Injured in Two Shootings in Durham

DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department reported two separate shooting incidents on Wabash Street, occurring within hours of each other.

The first incident, which took place around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, involved a 19-year-old victim, Jeremiah Issac Williams II.

Officers, responding to a ShotSpotter alert, found Williams with a gunshot wound. He later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

A second shooting occurred in the vicinity of McDougald Terrace on Wabash Street shortly after. No injuries were reported in this incident.

The Durham Police are actively investigating both cases. They ask anyone with information to contact Investigator A. Cristaldi at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29283 or to reach out to CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.