Authorities said the shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. along the 3000 block of Fayetteville Street. On arrival, officers found Cedric Deon Bowens suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Bowens, 42, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Durham Police Department did not say if they had a suspect in custody at this time.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Durham Police Department at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29325 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.
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