Arrest made in Durham shooting that left woman dead, man injured

Thursday, March 2, 2023
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman is dead following a shooting in Durham on NC 55 and a suspect is in custody.

On Wednesday, shortly before 11 p.m., officers responded to NC 55 and found two people had been shot, according to Durham police.
[Ads /]
The woman was taken to a hospital where she later died. A man was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

SEE ALSO: Duke study points out disparities in how Durham police respond to and investigate shootings

On Thursday, police identified the female victim as Tonja Freeman, 48, of Durham.

Darren Alexander Wright, 32, of Durham, has been arrested and charged with murder in Freeman's death.



Wright is being held at the Durham County Jail under no bond.
[Ads /]
Anyone with further information is asked to call Investigator J. Justice at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29119 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.

ABC11 is tracking crime and safety across Raleigh and in your neighborhood
Copyright © 2024 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.