Reginald M. Johnson, 43, of Durham, North Carolina, was shot to death and found on the porch of a residence in the 100 block of West Channing Avenue on July 31, 2018. The shooting was reported to Durham Police at about 3:50 a.m.; officers who responded found Johnson deceased from gunshot wounds.

Investigators later concluded the fatal shooting was not random. Two people were arrested and charged in connection with his death: Sterling Eugene Whitted, 48, was charged on August 15, 2018, and Derrick Rashawn Motley, 38, was charged with murder on August 28, 2018. Both were held without bond in the Durham County Jail.

The investigation remained active as authorities worked to clarify all the circumstances around Johnson’s death. If anyone has information about Reginald Johnson, his movements that night, or the people involved, please come forward to assist the inquiry.