Police in Durham, North Carolina, launched an investigation Thursday afternoon, September 17, 2026, following a reported shooting on Barbee Road near Fayetteville Street.
According to current reports, Durham police responded to the area after receiving information about a shooting. Officers were seen at the scene, while crime-scene tape was placed around a home and evidence markers were visible in a driveway.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Barbee Road near Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina |
| Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Incident | Reported shooting |
| Investigating Agency | Durham Police |
| Scene | Crime-scene tape and evidence markers reported |
| Victims | Reports indicate two possible victims |
| Suspect | Not publicly identified |
| Motive | Not released |
| School Impact | Nearby Pearsontown Elementary briefly placed on secure status |
| Investigation | Ongoing |
ABC11 reported that authorities were investigating the incident as a reported drive-by shooting involving two victims, although details about their conditions remained limited at the time of reporting.
WRAL reported that several police vehicles were positioned near Barbee Road and Fayetteville Street. The nearby Pearsontown Elementary School was briefly placed on secure status during the police response before that precaution was lifted.
Investigators were working to determine exactly what happened and were expected to examine physical evidence from the scene as part of the investigation.
At the time of the latest reports, authorities had not publicly released the identities of any victims or suspects, and information about possible arrests, motive or the circumstances leading to the shooting remained limited.
The investigation remains active, and additional information is expected as Durham police continue gathering evidence and speaking with people who may have information about the incident.