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Durham Man Found Dead Inside Car Leads to Fifth Arrest in Murder Case

Durham, North Carolina – The investigation into the shooting death of Semar Barbour, a 19-year-old man from Durham who went missing in October and was later found dead in a car in Morrisville, has resulted in a fifth person being charged in connection with his murder. Barbour’s body was discovered inside a vehicle on Walnut Woods Drive in Morrisville after being reported missing for several weeks. Durham Police had previously revealed that Barbour was killed …

Durham Fatal Shooting Under Investigation

Durham, North Carolina – A tragic shooting occurred Friday morning in Durham, resulting in the death of one man. Police responded to a report of a gunshot wound on Miami Boulevard shortly after 10 a.m., where they found a man injured from a gunshot. Despite receiving treatment at the scene and being transported to the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and …

Durham Gas Explosion Anniversary: Reflecting on the Tragedy and Triumph of First Responders

Durham, North Carolina continues to bear the scars of a gas explosion that rocked the city five years ago. The memories of the tragic event still haunt those who were present at the scene. On April 10, 2019, downtown Durham was shaken by an explosion caused by a crew accidentally hitting a gas line while installing underground cables in the Brightleaf District. The leaked gas eventually ignited, resulting in a devastating blast that demolished one …

Durham Baby’s Autopsy Reveals Murder a Day Before Removal from Home

DURHAM, N.C. – A tragic autopsy report reveals that a baby in Durham was scheduled to be removed from her home the day after she was killed. The report states that Ana Galan-Rodriguez was slated to be placed in foster care, but she was tragically murdered the night before the scheduled move. Her father, James Galan Cruz, is facing murder charges in connection with her death. Cruz, who was 17 at the time of the …