Jelani Whittington, 37, of Durham, North Carolina, was shot and killed on December 1, 2020. He was found in a white car in the 1200 block of East Main Street with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to a local hospital. Witnesses reported hearing about ten gunshots and multiple evidence markers were observed around the vehicle.

Durham police opened an investigation but have not publicly identified any suspects or announced any arrests. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing and have asked anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers. The shooting came during a year when over 290 people in Durham were victims of gunfire in 2020.

If anyone knew Jelani, saw activity on East Main Street on December 1, 2020, or has information that could help investigators, please contact Durham police or Crime Stoppers.