Jerome Durham was killed by gunfire inside a residence in the 1900 block of Scott Street in Bossier City, Louisiana, on the evening of July 8, 2020. He was 37 and described as Black/African American. Police were called at about 5:58 p.m.; emergency crews attempted aid but Durham was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers detained one person at the residence for questioning during the initial response, though the person’s involvement, if any, has not been disclosed. The Bossier City Police Department classified the case as a homicide and continued its investigation, but no arrests have been announced and authorities have not released a motive or details about what led to the shooting.

Anyone who was in the 1900 block of Scott Street that evening or who has information about Jerome Durham’s killing is asked to come forward with tips.