Diamonte Porter, 19, was arrested Saturday.
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Officers said when they arrived at the scene on Eva Street after nine Friday night, it appeared that 17-year-old Markis Perry had been shot in the chest.
Homicide investigation on Eva Street in Durham
An ambulance rushed perry from the scene but police said he died from his injuries.
Porter has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.
He was placed in the Durham County Jail.