Crime

Police release names of two men killed in Friday night shooting in Durham

The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of North Roxboro Street on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of North Roxboro Street on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Duham police have identified two people killed late Friday night on North Roxboro Street as Tevin Burney, 23, and Jarrett Godfrey, 26, both of Durham.

Police responded to a report of gunfire shortly before midnight Friday night in the 3500 block of North Roxboro. When they arrived, they found two men and a woman in a car, all with gunshot wounds. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman was taken to a hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening wounds. As of Monday morning, police have not updated her condition.

Police did not release any other details about the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Investigator A. Junker at 919-560-4440, ext. 29416, or CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200. Information can also be reported at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers pays rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to felony arrests. Callers do not have to identify themselves.

This story was originally published March 14, 2026 at 8:52 AM.

Dave Hendrickson
The News & Observer
Dave Hendrickson is the N&O’s growth and business editor. In 40+ years of journalism, he has worked for newspapers in Wisconsin, Virginia and North Carolina.
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