Michael Anthony Person, 55, of Durham has been charged with murder.
Investigators said Thursday that the incident does not appear to have been random.
The victim was 50-year-old Alicia Elder, of Durham.
Anyone with further information about this case can call Investigator J. Mitchell at (919) 560-4440, ext. 29335 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.