It happened just before 10 a.m. in the 400 block of Plum Street.
Officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
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