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Fatal New Year's Day Shooting in Durham Leaves Two Injured

1/6/2026

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The shooting on New Year's Day in Durham, North Carolina, killed 40-year-old Breon Currie.
Three men were shot at the scene.
The incident occurred at 12:08 a.m. in the 4200 block of Delbert Avenue.
Two other men were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Investigators urge anyone with information to contact Investigator A. Bongarten at 919-560-4440 ext. 29529 or Crimestoppers at 919-683-1200 to submit anonymous tips.

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Story summary

The shooting on New Year's Day in Durham, North Carolina, killed 40-year-old Breon Currie.
Three men were shot at the scene.
The incident occurred at 12:08 a.m. in the 4200 block of Delbert Avenue.
Two other men were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Investigators urge anyone with information to contact Investigator A. Bongarten at 919-560-4440 ext. 29529 or Crimestoppers at 919-683-1200 to submit anonymous tips.