It happened just after 3 p.m. at JT Tire - located at the intersection of East Geer St. and Ferrell Rd. in Durham.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office two of the victims were killed in the shootings. They have been identified as 65-year-old Naomi Turner Wright, who ran the front desk at the store, and 32-year-old Abdelgadir Mergany Abdelganir, a cab driver who was at the shop for a repair.
Two others were wounded, but their names and conditions have not been released. A fifth person, the owner of JT Tires, sustained minor injuries while trying to seek cover during the gunfire.
Deputies said the suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, with a tattoo on the left side of his face, wearing a bright colored t-shirt. He reportedly fled the scene driving a silver sedan.
Anyone with information about the shooting incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or by e-mail. All tips remain confidential and anonymous.
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