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23-44836

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  • Case Number: 23-44836
  • Date of Crime: 11/30/2023
  • Type of Crime: Murder
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: Queen St @ Liberty St

See the below Durham Police Department News Release regarding a stabbing.

For Immediate Release: November 30, 2023

 

Durham Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing

 The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on Queen Street on Thursday morning.

At approximately 7:14 a.m. on November 30, 2023, officers responded to a report of a stabbing near the intersection of Liberty Street and Queen Street. When officers arrived, they found an adult male victim who had been stabbed. EMS responded and he was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Based on preliminary investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident. This is an active investigation and no further information can be released at this time.

Anyone with any 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.

 

UPDATE: The victim in this stabbing has been identified as Alexander Bernard Jordan, 41.

In addition, we (DPD) have attached pictures of an individual who investigators believe may be connected to this stabbing. If you recognize him or have any information about this incident, please 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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23-42372

  • Case Number: 23-42372
  • Date of Crime: 11/09/2023
  • Type of Crime: BE to Motor Vehicle
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 400 block of E Pettigrew St

Durham Police property crimes investigators are attempting to identify this individual in connection with an investigation into vehicle break-ins that occurred in a parking garage in the 400 block of E Pettigrew St.

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23-41492

  • Case Number: 23-41492
  • Date of Crime: 11/03/2023
  • Type of Crime: Motor Vehicle Theft
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 1100 block of W Main St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this person who is alleged to have stolen a Ford F-150 pickup truck.  If you know who this is call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.  Operators are available 24 hours a day.  Cash rewards are paid in felony cases!

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23-37621

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  • Case Number: 23-37621
  • Date of Crime: 10/04/2023
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 515 W Pettigrew St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this individual in relation to an investigation into shots being fired on October 4, 2023.

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23-20516

  • Case Number: 23-20516
  • Date of Crime: 06/06/2023
  • Type of Crime: Felony Larceny
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 800 block of N Mangum St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this male who is alleged to have taken a bag of cash from a local restaurant.  If you can identify this suspect call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.  Cash rewards are paid in felony cases, and you never have to give your name!

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23-14399

  • Case Number: 23-14399
  • Date of Crime: 04/23/2023
  • Type of Crime: Fraud
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 600 S Duke St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this individual who is suspected of using a stolen credit card.  If you can identify him call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.  Callers never have to give their names, and cash rewards are paid in felony cases!

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23-6151

  • Case Number: 23-6151
  • Date of Crime: 02/10/2023
  • Type of Crime: Obtaining Property by False Pretenses
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 100 block of N Corcoran St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this individual who was reported to have been impersonating special events parking staff, and collecting money from patrons for free parking.  If you can identify this individual, call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.

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23-1338

  • Case Number: 23-1338
  • Date of Crime: 01/11/2023
  • Type of Crime: Burglary
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 100 block of Parrish St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this individual who is suspected of breaking into a business in the 100 block of Parrish St.  Investigators say he was wearing one red shoe and one blue shoe.  If you recognize this individual call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.

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23-697

  • Case Number: 23-697
  • Date of Crime: 01/06/2023
  • Type of Crime: Identity Theft
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: N Duke St

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this individual who is suspected of fraudulently using a financial transaction card.  If you can identify the person in the image call CrimeStoppers.   You never have to give your name, and cash rewards are paid for information leading to arrests in felony cases!

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Demeico Sowell Jr.

  • Name of Victim: Demeico Sowell Jr.
  • Date of Homicide: 11/25/2020
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: Liberty St @ Railroad St
  • Suspect Status: At Large

The Durham Police Department Cold Case Unit is asking for information related to the homicide of Demeico Sowell Jr. that occurred on November 25, 2020 at the intersection of Liberty St. and Railroad St.  The suspect vehicle was reported to be an older green sedan. If you have any information about this case call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.  Operators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You never have to give your name, and if your information leads to a felony arrest you could collect a cash reward up to $2000!

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22-35254

  • Case Number: 22-35254
  • Date of Crime: 10/03/2022
  • Type of Crime: Armed Robbery
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 1800 W Markham Ave

Durham Police investigators are attempting to identify this individual who is a suspect in a robbery that was reported on 10-3-22 at around 8:45 PM on W Markham Ave.  The suspect was armed with a gun, and fled on foot toward Broad St.  Investigators say he’s believed to be a 50-60 year old white male.

If you recognize him call CrimeStoppers!

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22-13638

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  • Case Number: 22-13638
  • Date of Crime: 04/21/2022
  • Type of Crime: Bank Robbery
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 2000 W Main St

Durham Police Investigators are attempting to identify this person who is a suspect in a bank robbery of a Wells Fargo on W Main St.  Investigators say a note was passed, and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.  If you recognize this person, call CrimeStoppers.  CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards, and you never have to give your name.

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