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Bystander Shot While Breaking Up Fight, Durham Man Arrested

5/12/2026

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A bystander trying to break up a fight was shot, leaving him in critical condition at Durham’s Silver Spoon.
Durham police arrested 55-year-old Samar Al-Mahmoud and charged him with assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Officers arrived at scene at 11:31 a.m. on Mother’s Day and found suspect held by bystanders.
Al-Mahmoud is held without bond in Durham County Jail and will appear in district court late Monday morning.

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Story summary

A bystander trying to break up a fight was shot, leaving him in critical condition at Durham’s Silver Spoon.
Durham police arrested 55-year-old Samar Al-Mahmoud and charged him with assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Officers arrived at scene at 11:31 a.m. on Mother’s Day and found suspect held by bystanders.
Al-Mahmoud is held without bond in Durham County Jail and will appear in district court late Monday morning.